How much does it cost to file Form 2290?

The IRS HVUT tax is calculated by vehicle weight, maxing out at $550 per year for vehicles 75,000 lbs or more. To e-file and receive your Schedule 1, Consulics charges a flat provider fee starting at $49.50 per filing for 1-24 vehicles.

Who is exempt from the HVUT 2290?

Commercial vehicles driven less than 5,000 miles annually (or 7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles) are classified as "suspended" and are exempt from the tax, though you must still file Form 2290 to report them.

How do I pay the IRS HVUT tax?

You can pay the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax directly to the IRS using Electronic Funds Withdrawal (Direct Debit), EFTPS, or by Credit/Debit card during the e-file process.

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Calculate Your Form 2290 Tax

Find out exactly how much you owe the IRS before you file. Our interactive HVUT calculator automatically computes your heavy vehicle use tax based on your truck's weight and your first month of use.

Taxable gross weight (IRS category)

HVUT applies to vehicles 55,000 lbs and over, Categories A to V.

Month first used on public highways

The tax period runs July through June. Later first use means a lower prorated tax.

Number of vehicles

Logging vehicle (reduced rate)Suspended, 5,000 mi or less (7,500 agricultural)

Estimated HVUT due

$550.00

Category V · $550.00 per vehicle × 1

First used July. Full period amount $550.00 per vehicle.

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This estimate uses the IRS weight categories and partial period proration based on your first used month, matching the Form 2290 instructions. The exact tax is confirmed when you file. This is general information, not tax advice.

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Form 2290: What You Need to File & Deadlines

As an IRS-authorized e-file provider, Consulics allows you to e-file securely online, as the IRS does not allow direct electronic filing on IRS.gov. Here is what you need to prepare:

What You Need to File

Employer Identification Number (EIN): Must be active with the IRS for at least 10 business days.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): For each taxable vehicle.
Taxable Gross Weight: To determine your tax category (55,000 lbs or more).

Filing Deadlines and Requirements

Annual Renewal: For vehicles used in July, the deadline is August 31.
Mid-Year Purchases: For newly acquired vehicles first used after July, the filing date is the last day of the month after its first use on public roads.
Mandatory E-Filing: You must e-file using an IRS authorized provider like Consulics if reporting 25 or more vehicles.

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What is Consulics?

Consulics is an IRS authorized e-file provider for Form 2290, the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), and Form 8849 refund claims. Owner operators, trucking fleets, and tax professionals across all 50 states file with Consulics to get an IRS stamped Schedule 1 within minutes, with free VIN corrections and support for multiple EINs.

What is IRS Form 2290?

Form 2290 is used to calculate and pay the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) to the IRS. It applies to motor carriers who operate heavy vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more on public highways.

When is the Form 2290 deadline?

The annual renewal period is July 1 through August 31. For newly purchased vehicles, the deadline is the last day of the month following the vehicle's first month of use.

What is a stamped Schedule 1?

Schedule 1 is the official proof of payment for the HVUT. When you e-file, the IRS provides a digital watermarked Schedule 1 within minutes, which you need to renew your vehicle tags at the DMV.

Who is required to file Form 2290?

Any individual, LLC, corporation, or partnership that registers a heavy highway motor vehicle in their name with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more must file Form 2290.

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