Heavy Vehicle Use Tax - IRS Form 2290
IRS FORM-2290 IS REQUIRED BY
AUGUST 31ST FOR VEHICLES 55,000+ GVWR
Heavy Vehicle Use Tax: IRS Form 2290
General Information
What is Form 2290?
Form 2290 is a tax document for heavy weight motor vehicles that must be filed annually by August 31*.
Expedite your request to have it completed the following business day.
Who needs to file?
Anyone who owns or operates a vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more must complete this documentation. The filing is required for all vehicles that meet any of the following criteria:
- 55,000+ lbs in GVWR, and
- Using Public Roadways, for
- Interstate and Intrastate carriers
Who is exempt from filing?
Motorists who travel less than 5,000 miles a year or farmers who travel less than 7,500 miles a year are exempt.
If you are exempt, you do not need to pay the 2290 tax, but you must still file the application with the IRS.
*This applies to all vehicles in service by July 1 of that year.
Non Compliance Consequences
Failure to register your Form 2290 by the deadline will result in IRS imposing a penalty equal to 4.5% of the total tax amount due.
The penalty for failing to pay will increase monthly for up to five months.
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