HVUT

What is Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT)?

HVUT is a Federal Vehicle Use Tax collected yearly by the IRS on vehicles weighing more than 55,000 pounds that operate on public roads. For example, if your heavy truck's gross weight is 55,000 pounds or more, you must file Form 2290 and pay HVUT tax every year.

Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is used to fund the building and maintenance of highways in the United States, making it possible to travel safely and efficiently for everyone.

Who needs to file and pay HVUT?

You must file Form 2290 and pay that tax if you:
Have a heavy vehicle (55,000 lbs or more) registered in your name.
Use this vehicle upon public highways for 5,000 miles or more (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles).
Purchased or put a new vehicle into use during that particular tax period.
A vehicle that falls below the mileage thresholds of 5,000 (or 7,500 for agricultural use) may qualify as a suspended or exempt vehicle for tax purposes, but Form 2290 still has to be e-filed and reported to the IRS.

When to File HVUT

The HVUT tax year continues from July 1 to June 30 of the following year. You should file Form2290 by August 31 in order not to incur penalties and interests.
For newly purchased vehicles, you should file on or before the last day of the month following the month of first-use.
For example:
If you first start using your truck in October, you'll have until November 30 to file Form 2290 and pay HVUT.

Why File HVUT Online with SimpleForm2290?

The fastest and most reliable way to remain compliant is by filing your HVUT electronically. It serves to make e-filing extremely simple for fleet owners and owner-operators alike.
Fast IRS Approval
File your HVUT returns and get your IRS-stamped Schedule 1 within a few minutes after IRS acceptance.
Lowest E-File Fee
We have one of the cheapest rates for Form 2290 e-filing in the marketplace — starting from just $9.95 per filing.
Accurate & Confirmed
Our system validates your EIN, VIN, and taxable weight to prevent IRS rejections. Your data is protected through secure encryption.
Fleet and Bulk Filing Support
Upload multiple vehicles in one go. Ideal for fleet owners taking care of multiple trucks.
Free Refiling on Rejection
You can just correct the error and efile it again incurring no extra costs if your return gets rejected due to a minor mistake.

What You Get After Filing

Once you have filed HVUT Form 2290 successfully through SimpleForm2290, you will get the following:
IRS Stamped Schedule 1 (proof of HVUT payment).
Instant download and email copy for your record.
Acceptance notification directly from the IRS.
It will be needed to register the vehicle, register or renew plates, or get tags at your local DMV.

HVUT Penalties & Late Filing

Failure to timely file Form 2290 or make payment of the HVUT can bring on:
Penalty of 4.5% of the tax not paid each month.
Interest on non-payment taxes.
Delayed approval of registrations or renewals of vehicles.
Avoid penalties — efile your HVUT return before the due date using SimpleForm2290's quick and easy platform.

How to File HVUT Form 2290 Online

Just follow these guidelines and have your stamped Schedule 1 in minutes:
Set up your free account at SimpleForm2290.com.
Fill in business details (EIN, name, and address).
Enter vehicle information (VIN, taxable weight, first-use month).
Pay the IRS tax due and our small e-file fee.
Download your Schedule 1 instantly after IRS acceptance.
Filing HVUT online takes just a couple of minutes — no paperwork, no waiting, and no stress.

Why Truckers Trust SimpleForm2290

• IRS-Approved E-File Provider
• Instant Schedule 1 Delivery
• Cheapest HVUT E-Filing Fee
• Simple and Secure Filing Process
• Free VIN Correction and Refile
• Friendly Support for Truckers Nationwide

File Your HVUT Form 2290 Today

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