Road Taxes (Form 2290)
The federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, filed on IRS Form 2290. Its receipt is required to renew your plates.
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HVUTWhat it is
The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), filed with the IRS on Form 2290, is the federal tax paid by vehicles of 55,000 lbs or more for the use of public highways.
The proof of payment, the stamped Schedule 1, is the document the state requires to renew your plates. Without it, renewal is not possible, so in practice the 2290 is the first step for the rest of the year’s filings.
What our service includes
- Electronic filing of Form 2290 with the IRS
- Delivery of your stamped Schedule 1
- Filings for newly acquired vehicles by month of first use
- Low-mileage vehicle declarations
- VIN correction filings
- EIN application before filing, if you do not yet have one
You need it if
- Your vehicle weighs 55,000 lbs or more
- You are renewing your truck plates
- You acquired a heavy vehicle during the tax period
- You need a stamped Schedule 1 for another filing
What we do
- 1We verify that the filing applies to you before any charge.
- 2We send you the exact document list, with no surprises.
- 3We prepare and submit the file to the agency.
- 4We track its status and notify you as soon as there is a response.
Required documents
- Company EIN (a Social Security number is not accepted)
- VIN for each vehicle
- Taxable gross weight
- Month of first use on public highways
How long it takes
The stamped Schedule 1 is issued once the IRS accepts the return.
If this filing does not apply to you, we will tell you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tax period?
July through June. The main filing takes place at the start of the period, and vehicles acquired later are filed according to their month of first use.
Can I use my Social Security number?
No. The IRS requires an EIN for Form 2290. If you do not have one, we obtain it first.
What if I drive fewer than 5,000 miles a year?
The vehicle can be declared low-mileage and be exempt from payment, but the form must still be filed.
What if I reported an incorrect VIN?
It is corrected with a VIN correction filing. The process is quick, but it is best to catch the error before you renew your plates.
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