Everything You Need to Know About Form 2290

What is Form 2290?
Form 2290 is used to report and pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) for trucks and other vehicles operating on public highways with a taxable weight of 55,000 pounds or more.

Who Must File Form 2290?

• Trucking companies and independent owner-operators with heavy vehicles
• Fleet managers operating multiple heavy vehicles
• Businesses registering heavy vehicles with the DMV

When to File Form 2290?
Form 2290 must be filed annually by the last day of the month following the month the vehicle is first used on public highways during the tax period (July 1 – June 30).

Key Information Required

• Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• Taxable gross weight of the vehicle(s)
• First use month of the vehicle

Why is Form 2290 Important?

• Required for vehicle registration and license plate renewal
• Provides proof of HVUT payment (Schedule 1) needed by the DMV
• Helps maintain U.S. highways through federal excise tax funding

How to File Form 2290

• Fill through PrimePDF (required for fleets of 25+ vehicles)
• Mail the completed paper form directly to the IRS if eligible
• Pay electronically via EFTPS, credit/debit card, or check/money order

Processing Notes
Schedule 1, stamped by the IRS, is returned after filing and serves as proof of payment required for registration.