Every commercial truck on US highways needs Form 2290 filed. Complete your federal highway use tax filing online — fast, accurate, and fully IRS-compliant.
Prepare & File Form 2290 →IRS Form 2290 is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) return required by the Internal Revenue Service for all highway motor vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. If you own or operate a heavy truck, tractor, or bus on US public highways, filing Form 2290 is a federal legal requirement.
The HVUT tax period runs from July 1 through June 30 each year. For vehicles in use during July, the filing deadline is August 31. The tax amount ranges from $100 to $550 per vehicle annually, depending on the taxable gross weight category.
After filing Form 2290, the IRS returns a stamped Schedule 1 — your official proof of HVUT payment. You must present this document to your state DMV to register or renew registration for any heavy highway vehicle. Without a valid Schedule 1, your truck cannot legally be registered.
E-filing Form 2290 through an IRS-authorized provider is the fastest and most reliable way to file. Electronic filing returns your stamped Schedule 1 in minutes, compared to weeks with paper filing. The IRS mandates e-filing for returns with 25 or more vehicles, and recommends it for all filers.
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Your road tax payment goes directly to the Federal Highway Trust Fund, which finances construction, repair, and maintenance of US highways and bridges used by commercial vehicles.
File your federal road tax Form 2290 in just a few steps. Enter your EIN, add your vehicles, and submit. We handle the IRS communication and return your stamped Schedule 1.
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Your IRS-stamped Schedule 1 is accepted by DMVs in all 50 states as proof of road tax payment. Get your document instantly after e-filing to keep your trucks registered and legal.
Common Questions
Answers to the most common questions about IRS Form 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax filing.
The federal road tax for trucks is the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), filed using IRS Form 2290. It applies to commercial highway vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more and funds the construction and maintenance of US roads and bridges.
Heavy trucks cause significantly more road wear than passenger vehicles. The HVUT road tax ensures that operators of heavy commercial vehicles contribute to the Highway Trust Fund, which finances highway repair and construction across the nation.
The federal road tax (HVUT) ranges from $100 to $550 per vehicle per year, depending on the vehicle's taxable gross weight. The maximum tax of $550 applies to vehicles weighing 75,000 pounds or more.
Yes. The federal road tax, highway use tax, and Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) all refer to the same tax reported on IRS Form 2290. It is an annual federal tax on heavy highway motor vehicles.
Yes. State DMVs require your IRS-stamped Schedule 1 from Form 2290 as proof of HVUT payment before they will register or renew registration for any heavy vehicle weighing 55,000 pounds or more.
Absolutely. E-filing Form 2290 is the fastest and most convenient way to pay your federal road tax. You receive your IRS-stamped Schedule 1 electronically, often within minutes of submission.