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What is Form 2290?
Form 2290 is the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return filed with the IRS. It applies to highway motor vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. The tax is used to fund highway construction and maintenance.
Who Needs to File Form 2290?
You must file Form 2290 if you have a highway motor vehicle registered (or required to be registered) in your name with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. This includes:
- Trucks — Semi-trucks, dump trucks, and heavy-duty commercial vehicles
- Buses — School buses, transit buses, and charter buses
- Specialized vehicles — Concrete mixers, garbage trucks, and other heavy equipment
2025 Tax Year Deadlines
The tax period for Form 2290 runs from July 1 through June 30 of the following year. For the 2025 tax year:
- Filing deadline: August 31, 2025 (for vehicles first used in July)
- Monthly deadlines: If you first use a vehicle after July, you must file by the last day of the month following the month of first use
Tax Rates by Vehicle Weight
| Taxable Gross Weight | Annual Tax |
|---|---|
| 55,000 - 75,000 lbs | $100 - $400 |
| 75,001+ lbs | $550 |
Vehicles traveling fewer than 5,000 miles (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles) during the period may qualify for a suspended tax status.
How to File with TaxBundle
- Create an account at TaxBundle
- Enter your business information including EIN
- Add your vehicles with VIN and gross weight details
- Review and submit — we transmit directly to the IRS
- Get your Schedule 1 — typically within minutes of IRS acceptance
Tips for a Smooth Filing
- Have your EIN ready — You'll need your Employer Identification Number
- Verify VINs — Double-check all Vehicle Identification Numbers for accuracy
- Know your weights — Confirm the taxable gross weight of each vehicle
- File electronically — E-filing is faster and provides instant confirmation
- Keep records — Save your Schedule 1 for vehicle registration purposes