The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax also known as (truck tax, IRS form 2290, to tax 2290) is intended to fund the building and upkeep of the country's motorways and roads. Truck owners contribute to this infrastructure by paying this tax, ensuring that the roads are in good condition and safe for everyone.
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As a truck owner, you're expected to file the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (form 2290) annually. This tax is calculated based on your truck's total weight and the number of months.

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Form 2290 Tax

Any one who uses truck & trailers that drives over 5000 miles a year (7500 miles for Agriculture vehicles) and that weighs 55,000 pounds or over should report and pay heavy vehicle use tax. Failing to report and carry a valid Schedule-1 would incur penalty from state highway officers & IRS. States will not renew your tags if you have not filed Form 2290 Tax and have a valid Schedule-1 from IRS. The tax period starts from July 1st and ends on June 30th.

Electronic filing is required for each return reporting and paying tax on vehicles that you file during the tax period. Tax-suspended vehicles (designated by category W) aren’t included in the electronic filing requirement for 25 or more vehicles since you aren’t paying tax on them. However, you are encouraged to file electronically regardless of the number of vehicles being reported. File Form 2290 electronically through a provider participating in the IRS e-file program for excise taxes. Once your return is accepted by the IRS, your stamped Schedule 1 can be available within minutes.

Figure and pay the tax due on highway motor vehicles used during the period with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.
Figure and pay the tax due on a vehicle for which you completed the suspension statement on another Form 2290 if that vehicle later exceeded the mileage use limit during the period. See Suspended vehicles exceeding the mileage use limit, later.
Figure and pay the tax due if, during the period, the taxable gross weight of a vehicle increases and the vehicle falls into a new category.
Claim suspension from the tax when a vehicle is expected to be used 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles) during the period.
Claim a credit for tax paid on vehicles that were destroyed, stolen, sold, or used 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles).
Report acquisition of a used taxable vehicle for which the tax has been suspended.
Figure and pay the tax due on a used taxable vehicle acquired and used during the period. See Used vehicle, later.

Use Form 2290-V, Payment Voucher, to accompany your check or money order. Form 2290-V is used to credit your heavy highway vehicle use tax payment to your account. If filing electronically and choose Check or money order as payment

When to use Payment voucher 2290-V

Use Form 2290-V, Payment Voucher, to accompany your check or money order. Form 2290-V is used to credit your heavy highway vehicle use tax payment to your account. If filing electronically

Dual Registration

If a taxable vehicle is registered in the name of both the owner and another person, the owner is liable for the tax. This rule also applies to dual registration of a leased vehicle

Used vehicles

If you acquire and register or are required to register a used taxable vehicle in your name during the tax period, you must keep as part of your records proof showing whether there was a use of the vehicle or a suspension of the tax during the period before the vehicle was registered in your name. The evidence may be a written statement signed and dated by the person (or dealer) from whom you purchased the vehicle

Tax computation for privately purchased used vehicles and required claim information for sold used vehicles.

If you acquire and register or are required to register a used taxable vehicle in your name during the tax period, you must keep as part of your records proof showing whether there was a use of the vehicle or a suspension of the tax during the period1. For vehicles purchased from a seller who has paid the tax for the current period: If a vehicle is purchased on or after July 1, 2023, but before June 1, 2024, and the buyer’s first use (such as driving it from the purchase location to the buyer’s home or business location) is in the month of sale, the buyer’s total tax for the tax period doesn’t include the tax for the month of sale. Note. The due date of Form 2290 doesn’t change. The buyer should enter the month after the sale on Form 2290, line 1 (Example: November 2023 is entered as “202311”).
If a vehicle is sold, the name and address of the purchaser (along with previously required information) must be included with the seller’s claim for a credit or refund of tax paid for the remaining months of the current period. before the vehicle was registered in your name. The evidence may be a written statement signed and dated by the person (or dealer) from whom you purchased the vehicle

Vehicle used less than the mileage use limit.

If the tax has been paid for a period on a vehicle that is used 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles), the person who paid the tax may make a claim for the credit

Vehicle used less than the mileage use limit.

If the tax has been paid for a period on a vehicle that is used 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles), the person who paid the tax may make a claim for the credit
When to make a claim: For a vehicle that was destroyed, stolen, or sold before June 1, a credit for tax paid can be claimed on the next Form 2290 filed or a refund of tax paid can be claimed on Form 8849. For a vehicle that was used 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles) during the period, a credit for tax paid can be claimed on the first Form 2290 filed for the next period. Likewise, a refund for tax paid can’t be claimed on Form 8849 until the end of the Form 2290 tax period. For example, if the tax was paid for the period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, for a vehicle used 5,000 miles or less during the period, a credit on Form 2290 (or refund on Form 8849) can’t be claimed until after June 30, 2024.

How To Pay the Tax

There are four methods to pay the tax.
1. Electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit).
2. Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS).
3. Credit or debit card payment.
4. Check or money order using the payment voucher.

You must pay the tax in full with your Form 2290.
Electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit). If you are filing Form 2290 electronically, you can authorize a direct debit to make your payment.
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). Using EFTPS is voluntary, but you must enroll in EFTPS before you can use it. To get more information or to enroll in EFTPS, visit
the EFTPS website at www.EFTPS.gov or call 800-555-4477 (24
hours a day, 7 days a week).
To pay with a credit or debit card, go to IRS.gov/PayByCard

Proof Of Payment

Proof of payment for state registration and entry into the United States. Generally, states will require verification of payment of the tax for any taxable vehicle before they will register the vehicle. Use the stamped copy of Schedule 1 as proof of payment when registering vehicles with the state. U.S. Customs and Border Protection also requires this proof of payment for entering a Canadian or Mexican vehicle into the United States.

No proof of payment is required for a newly purchased vehicle if you present the state a copy of the bill of sale showing that the vehicle was purchased within the last 60 days. However, you must file a return and pay any tax due. See When To File, above.

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