If you need your IRS-stamped Schedule 1 fast, filing Form 2290 online is the quickest way to get it. With an IRS-authorized e-file provider, most truckers receive Schedule 1 in minutes after IRS acceptance, ready to show your DMV or carrier.
What is Form 2290 and Schedule 1?
Form 2290 is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax return for vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more that operate on public highways. When the IRS accepts your return, you receive a stamped Schedule 1, your official proof of tax payment or exemption. States require this to issue or renew plates, tags, or IRP registrations.
Why file Form 2290 online?
Filing Form 2290 online is faster and more accurate than mailing paper forms. With Simple Form 2290, an IRS-authorized provider, you can:
- Get Schedule 1 in minutes after IRS acceptance, delivered by email and stored in your dashboard.
- File one truck or hundreds using bulk vehicle tools.
- Auto-calculate your HVUT based on weight, first used month, logging use, and mileage category.
- Correct mistakes quickly with supported amendments and VIN corrections.
- Access bilingual support in English and Spanish.
- Keep filings secure and retrievable any time.
If you are filing for 25 or more vehicles, the IRS requires e-filing. See the IRS Trucker’s Tax Center for details: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/truckers-tax-center
How to get Schedule 1 in minutes with Simple Form 2290
Most filers complete these steps in less than 10 minutes. IRS acceptance is often near-instant, especially outside peak hours.
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Create your account and start a new return
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Enter business and vehicle details
- Business name, address, and EIN
- Signing authority contact
- First Used Month for each vehicle
- Vehicle Identification Number and taxable gross weight
- Use type, logging or non-logging, and whether the vehicle is suspended due to low mileage
- Review and confirm tax calculation
Your HVUT is auto-calculated based on the information you enter. For background on rates, see our guides on calculating tax and current amounts:
- How to Calculate Form 2290: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/how-to-calculate-form-2290
- How much is the 2290 tax in 2024: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/how-much-is-the-2290-tax
- Choose your IRS payment method
- Electronic Funds Withdrawal from a bank account
- EFTPS you schedule payment at eftps.gov
- Debit or credit card through IRS-approved processors, see https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-your-taxes-by-debit-or-credit-card
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Transmit to the IRS
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Get your Schedule 1
As soon as the IRS accepts your return, your stamped Schedule 1 arrives by email and appears in your dashboard for download any time.
Note, during peak season or scheduled IRS maintenance, acceptance may take longer. A newly issued EIN can take up to two weeks to appear in IRS e-file systems.
What you need before you start
Gather these items to finish quickly and avoid delays:
- Employer Identification Number, not an SSN. If you just got an EIN, allow time for the IRS to activate it in e-file systems.
- VIN for each vehicle. VINs are 17 characters and do not use the letters I, O, or Q.
- First Used Month for each vehicle in the current tax period.
- Taxable gross weight, includes tractor, trailer if applicable, and maximum load.
- Use type, logging or non-logging.
- Mileage category, suspended if you expect 5,000 miles or less on public roads, 7,500 for agricultural.
- Bank routing and account number if paying by Electronic Funds Withdrawal, or your EFTPS or card details if using those options.
For a complete checklist, visit Form 2290 Requirements: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-requirements
E-file vs mailing paper forms
| Filing method | Typical Schedule 1 timing | What it involves | Best for |
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| E-file with Simple Form 2290 | Minutes after IRS acceptance | Online entry, instant IRS submission, email delivery and dashboard storage | Most owner-operators and fleets, required if filing for 25 or more vehicles |
| Paper filing by mail | Several weeks or longer | Printing, mailing to the right IRS address, waiting for stamped return | Edge cases where e-filing is not possible |
If you are still mailing, confirm the correct IRS address in our guide: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-mailing-address. For step-by-step filing options, see How to File Form 2290: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/how-to-file-form-2290
Paying your HVUT when you e-file
When you submit Form 2290 online you can still choose how to pay your tax to the IRS:
- Electronic Funds Withdrawal, enter routing and account numbers and choose a debit date.
- EFTPS, schedule a payment at https://www.eftps.gov/eftps/.
- Debit or credit card, pay through an IRS-approved processor, details at https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-your-taxes-by-debit-or-credit-card.
Your e-filed return can be accepted by the IRS even if the EFTPS or card payment is scheduled for a later date, as long as you pay by the deadline.
Filing for one truck or a whole fleet
- Add vehicles one by one or use bulk tools to upload many VINs.
- Manage renewals, new purchases, and sold or transferred vehicles in one dashboard.
- If a vehicle is suspended due to low mileage, mark it correctly to avoid unnecessary tax. Learn more about Category W here: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-category-w
For vehicles over 75,000 pounds, see Category V: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-category-v
Common real-world scenarios and how to handle them
- New to you vehicle mid-season, choose the actual first used month. The due date is the last day of the month after the first used month.
- Weight increase during the year, file an amendment and pay the difference. Guide: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-amendments
- Exempt or special-use vehicles, some uses are exempt, but you may still need to file to report the exemption. Details: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-exemption
- VIN typo on a filed return, submit a VIN correction. Many filers can do this at no cost in our portal, see: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-vin-correction
- Destroyed, stolen, or sold vehicles, you may be eligible for a credit or refund through Form 8849. Start here: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-refund
If you are unsure whether you must file, read Who Must File Form 2290: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/who-must-file-form-2290
Avoid the top errors that delay Schedule 1
- Using an SSN instead of an EIN. An EIN is required.
- Newly issued EIN not yet active in e-file, wait until the IRS adds it to the database, usually within two weeks.
- Mistyped VIN, double check all 17 characters.
- Wrong first used month, this changes both tax and due date.
- Selecting suspended status when you expect to exceed the mileage limit, choose accurately to prevent amended filings later.
- EFTPS not scheduled, if you choose EFTPS, remember to schedule the payment yourself.
Keep proof ready for DMV and compliance
Your accepted Schedule 1 includes a visible e-file watermark and your listed VINs, and it is widely accepted by DMVs and IRP offices nationwide. Download it from your dashboard anytime. If you need to show payment details, your IRS payment confirmation or bank record will serve as proof of payment method.
Security and support you can rely on
- IRS-authorized 2290 e-file provider
- Affordable flat pricing
- Secure storage and retrieval for past-year Schedule 1s
- Professional customer support and bilingual help in English and Spanish
Helpful resources
- How to File Form 2290: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/how-to-file-form-2290
- Form 2290 Requirements: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-requirements
- How to Calculate Form 2290: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/how-to-calculate-form-2290
- Who Must File: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/who-must-file-form-2290
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast will I get my Schedule 1 if I file Form 2290 online? In most cases you receive it within minutes after IRS acceptance. During peak periods or IRS maintenance windows, it may take longer.
Can I file Form 2290 with my SSN? No. The IRS requires an EIN. If you just applied for an EIN, allow time for it to appear in the IRS e-file system.
When is Form 2290 due? The annual period runs July 1 to June 30. Your return is due by the last day of the month after the month the vehicle is first used. For example, first used in July, due by August 31.
What if my vehicle will not exceed 5,000 miles on public roads? Most such vehicles are reported as suspended, 7,500 miles for agricultural. You must still file, then amend and pay tax if you exceed the limit later. Learn more here: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-category-w
How do I pay the tax when I e-file? Choose Electronic Funds Withdrawal, EFTPS, or debit or credit card through an IRS-approved processor. See options at https://www.irs.gov/payments/pay-your-taxes-by-debit-or-credit-card
Can I correct a VIN after I file? Yes, you can submit a VIN correction. Start here: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-vin-correction
I increased my vehicle’s weight or logging status changed. What do I do? File an amendment to update weight or use category. Steps here: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-amendments
I sold, destroyed, or replaced a vehicle. Can I get a credit or refund? You may be eligible for a credit on your next return or a refund via Form 8849. Guide: https://www.simpleform2290.com/blog/form-2290-refund
Ready to get your Schedule 1 in minutes? File Form 2290 online with Simple Form 2290, an IRS-authorized provider. Start now: https://www.simpleform2290.com