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2290 Due Dates

When is Form 2290 Due Date?

Each year, August 31st is the IRS Form 2290 due date. July 1st marks the start of the filing season, which ends on August 31st. You may avoid paying late filing fees by submitting your paperwork beforehand.

For a heavy vehicle purchased in the middle of the year, you must file IRS Form 2290 by the last day of the month after the month you operated the vehicle on public roads for the first time. For instance, you have until the end of October to complete Form 2290 if you begin using the car in September 

Table of Content
When is Form 2290 Due Date?
When is Form 2290 Due Date in 2024?
Form 2290 Due Date For Newly Purchased Vehicles
Buying A Utilized Vehicle Privately
How to obtain a Stamped Schedule 1 on Form 2290?
What if you have missed the Form 2290 due date?


When is Form 2290 Due Date in 2024?

Although the deadline for filing IRS Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes (HVUT) is typically August 31st each year, for 2024, the due date is September 3rd since August 31st falls on a weekend.

Regarding tax periods, most trucking companies have their vehicles registered by July, and they have until August 31 to meet the deadline. 


Form 2290 Due Date For Newly Purchased Vehicles

The Month in which the Vehicle is used for the First Time Form 2290 Due Date
July August 31
August September 30
September October 31
October November 30
November December 31
December January 31
January Last day of February
February March 31
March April 30
April May 31
May June 30
June July 31

Regardless of when the vehicle's state registration is due, submit your application according to your due dates. Please submit the form by the next business day if any deadlines occur on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays.

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Information Needed For Claims When Buying A Utilized Vehicle Privately

If a vehicle is sold, the seller's application for a credit or refund of taxes paid for the remaining months of the current period must include the buyer's name and address in addition to the previously needed data. 


How to Obtain Your Form 2290 Stamped Schedule 1 on Form 2290?

Filing your Form 2290 and paying the HVUT is the first step towards receiving a stamped Schedule 1. You have two options for doing this: you may mail your Form 2290 to the IRS along with a check or money order, or you can file it online using an approved e-file provider like Simple Form 2290.  


How to file form 2290 online with Simple Form 2290 in 3 easy steps?

  • Step 1: Create your Free Account
  • Step 2: Add your Business Details
  • Step 3: Add Vehicle Details
  • Step 4: Make Payment
  • Step 5: Get your Form 2290 Stamped Schedule 1 copy by mail

What if you have missed the Form 2290 due date?

Failure to file Form 2290 on time will result in fines from the IRS. Form 2290 Penalties from the IRS can be imposed for two primary reasons.  
  • Failing to pay taxes by the due date or for not submitting them
  • Additionally, submitting fraudulent or misleading tax returns to the IRS
If you don't make your HVUT payment on time, you will also be assessed monthly interest.
Don't wait until the last moment to figure out the form 2290 due date. Plan to file your taxes online and set notifications.

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