Form 2290 Instructions

Every year, if you own a heavy highway vehicle (weighing 55,000 pounds or more), you file Form 2290 – Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return to the IRS. This form verifies that you have paid the annual highway use tax that is required for the vehicle to be registered and used on public highways.

As an IRS-e-file authorizer, we make it easy to understand and fill in the form online. Here is a complete instruction set of Form 2290 to help you file correctly and timely.

What Is IRS Form 2290?

IRS Form 2290 is used to report and pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for vehicles that are taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds and more and which uses public highways. The fund for such tax is used for highway maintenance and infrastructure improvement throughout the U.S.

Filing Form 2290 fetches a stamped Schedule 1 with the IRS, which serves as proof of payment. You need this document to renew your vehicle registration, tags, or plates.

Who Needs to File Form 2290?

So, here's the deal with Form 2290:

• If you own and operate a heavy vehicle (55,000 lbs or more) on public highways.
• In some way, you have registered the vehicle in your name in any of the U.S. states or any jurisdiction.
• You are a trucking company, fleet owner, or owner-operator using taxable vehicles.
• There is no tax applicable for a vehicle if it drives less than 5,000 miles (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles) during the tax year but has to file a suspended return nonetheless.

When to File Form 2290

The Form 2290 tax year runs from July 1 to June 30 of the following year.

From July of each year, the applicable due date is at August 31 for filing Form 2290 and remittance of the HVUT for vehicles first used during July.

From vehicles first used in August and thereafter, the applicable due date is the last day of the month following the first use month.

For example:

First used in October → File and pay by November 30.

Things You Need Before Filing Form 2290

These are all the details that you need to file your Form 2290:

• Employer Identification Number (EIN) - The IRS requires an EIN to file Form 2290. SSNs aren't accepted.
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) - The 17-character unique ID for each taxable vehicle.
• Taxable Gross Weight - The total weight of the vehicle which includes load.
• First Use Month -The month when your vehicle first operated on public highways.
• Payment Option - Choose from EFTPS, debit/credit card, EFW (electronic funds withdrawal), or check/money order.

Step by Step Form 2290 Filing Instructions (E-File Method)

E-file for Form 2290 and instantly receive your Schedule 1 from the IRS with these simple steps.

• Step 1: Create an E-file Account Sign up or log in to your IRS-authorized Form 2290 e-filing account using your email and password.
• Step 2: Enter Business Details Enter business name, address, and EIN exactly as registered with the IRS.
• Step 3: Enter Vehicle Information Input each vehicle VIN, taxable gross weight, and first use month. If qualifies under suspension (under 5,000 miles), select the suspended vehicle option.
• Step 4: Choose Payment Method Choose the HVUT payment method: EFTPS: Pay directly from your Federal tax account. Debit/Credit Card: Online payment in real-time. Authorization for Automatic Deduction: EFW (Electronic Funds Withdrawal). Cheque or Money Order: Paying via check to the IRS (for paper filers).
• Step 5: Review and Submit With double-checking all your particulars, submit your Form 2290 to IRS as e-filed.
• Step 6: Get Your IRS Stamped Schedule 1 After your filing is accepted, you will get your IRS stamped Schedule 1, immediately.

You can then download, print, or email it anytime, as it's provided as your official proof of HVUT payment.

How Much Is the 2290 Tax?

The amount of HVUT tax is determined using the gross weight of the vehicle and the mileage driven:

Taxable Gross Weight	Annual Tax Amount/th>
55,000 - 75,000 lbs	$100 + $22 for every 1,000 lbs over 55,000
Over 75,000 lbs	$550 maximum
Suspended vehicles (under 5,000 miles)	$0 - still must file Form 2290

Common Form 2290 Filing Errors to Avoid

Get Your Filing Accepted Quickly by Avoiding the Mistakes Also Known As:

• Invalid or unregistered EIN.
• Incorrect VIN even one alpha-numeric typo can cause rejection.
• Not entering the first use month.
• If a wrong weight category is selected.
• Not filed on or before the due date.
• Are mistakes often caught before submission with e-filing with an authorized provider?

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