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Sold / Destroyed / Stolen Vehicle Claim

A sold, destroyed, or stolen vehicle claim allows you to request credit or a refund of Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for a vehicle that will not be used for the remainder of the tax period. Filing this claim under IRS Form 2290 rules keeps your HVUT reporting accurate and prevents overpayment.

What is a sold, destroyed, or stolen vehicle
claim under Form 2290

01
Sold vehicle: You transfer ownership of the vehicle during the tax period. You may claim HVUT for the months after the month of sale.
02
Destroyed vehicle: A vehicle is damaged beyond repair or totaled and removed from service. You may claim HVUT for the unused months in the period.
03
Stolen vehicle: A vehicle is stolen and not recovered for use in the period. You may claim HVUT for the unused months.
The IRS treats these situations as grounds for a credit on a future Form 2290 or a refund using Form 8849 Schedule 6, provided you previously paid the HVUT for the period.

When you are eligible to file this claim

You are typically eligible when HVUT was paid for the current period and the vehicle is sold, destroyed, or stolen before the period ends. The credit or refund generally covers months after the month of sale, destruction, or theft. The IRS may require supporting documentation, such as a bill of sale, insurance statements, or a police report for stolen vehicles.

What this service supports

Filing a sold vehicle claim Form 2290

Filing a destroyed vehicle claim Form 2290

Filing a stolen vehicle claim Form 2290

IRS-authorized e-filing

Generation of required claim documentation and IRS acknowledgment

For your base return, use E-File Form 2290 Online.

For related change filings, visit Amendments, Corrections & Specialized Filings.

How the sold / destroyed / stolen vehicle claim
process works on SimpleForm2290

01

Sign in to SimpleForm2290 and choose the claims option for sold, destroyed, or stolen.

02

Enter the vehicle VIN and confirm the First Used Month on the original 2290.

03

Provide the date of sale, destruction, or theft, and indicate the reason for the claim.

04

Upload supporting documents if available to help the IRS review your claim.

05

Review your claim summary and submit electronically through our IRS-authorized system.

06

Receive IRS acknowledgment and track status from your dashboard. Keep your confirmation and documents for your records.

Benefits of filing vehicle claims
with SimpleForm2290

Our guided process helps you request the correct HVUT credit or refund based on your situation. Filing online reduces errors and provides clear documentation the IRS can review. You can manage claims for single vehicles or fleets in one place and maintain organized records for audits and registrations.
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FAQs While Filing Form 2290 Online

It is a request to recover HVUT for months the vehicle will not be used in the current tax period because it was sold, destroyed, or stolen. The request can be claimed as a credit on a future 2290 or as a refund with Form 8849 Schedule 6.

You can file after the sale if HVUT was paid for the period and the vehicle will not be used for the remaining months. The credit or refund typically covers months after the month of sale.

Use SimpleForm2290 to submit your claim electronically. Provide the VIN, the date the vehicle was destroyed, and any supporting documentation, then submit for IRS review.

Documentation can include a police report or insurance claim statements that show the vehicle was stolen and unavailable for use. Keep copies of all records in case the IRS requests additional information.

Yes. SimpleForm2290 is IRS authorized to transmit claims electronically and you will receive IRS acknowledgment after submission.

Yes. You can submit claims for multiple VINs, and our portal keeps your filings organized for your fleet.

Ready to claim your credit or refund?

Submit your sold, destroyed, or stolen vehicle claim online now. Start on E-File Form 2290 Online and use the claims workflow to keep your HVUT reporting accurate.