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Form 2290 (IRS)
Form 2290 (HVUT)
We calculate and file your heavy vehicle use tax and deliver your Schedule 1.
$80
first truck; IRS tax separate
Start with your DOT number
We'll fill in your company details automatically. Don't have a DOT number yet? Apply here
What is it?
Form 2290 is the federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT). The IRS-stamped Schedule 1 is needed to register or renew your plates.
Who needs it?
- Trucks with a gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more on public highways
- The tax period runs July 1 – June 30; it's usually due by August 31
How we do it
- You give us your EIN, VIN, and weight for each truck.
- We prepare and e-file the 2290.
- We send you your IRS-accepted Schedule 1.
Our fee
$80
first truck; IRS tax separate
Before paying you see the full summary with official fees. You pay online by card, securely.
What happens if it's not up to date?
- The IRS charges a penalty of 4.5% of the tax for each month late (up to 5 months), plus interest.
- Without Schedule 1 you can't register or renew plates or IRP.
When you may not need it
- Your truck weighs under 55,000 lbs
- If you drive under 5,000 miles a year (7,500 agricultural) you don't pay the tax, but the 2290 is still filed as "suspended"
Not sure? Call us and we'll tell you at no cost.
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Frequently asked questions
When is it due?
The period runs July 1 to June 30. It's due by the last day of the month after the truck's first use (for July, August 31).
How much is the tax?
It depends on the truck's weight, up to $550 a year. We calculate it before you pay.