The 2290 Heavy Highway Use Tax deadline is August 31, 2021. There are always questions about who is affected and what to file. We’ll cover a few here but we encourage you to talk with one of our specialists. Adding and removing trucks, knowing how to pro-rate, and avoiding penalties can save you money.
2290 Form, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (HHVUT) is to be filed and paid annually for every truck / tractor using public highways and weighs 55,000 or more lbs and travels over 5,000 miles. The 2290 is required for all registration renewals and must be paid anytime a new vehicle is added to your fleet for the remainder of that year. In this case the tax is due by the end of the month following the date the vehicle is first used on the public highways.
To file electronically, which we highly recommend, you will need your EIN (Employer Identification Number). A social security number does not suffice. Electronic submissions get a little complex if you need to add or remove a vehicle. You can claim tax credits for any vehicle that was sold or retired from your fleet. You can also claim credits if you filed for a vehicle but it was driven less that 5,000 miles.
Professional Filing Can Save You Money
VLC can make your 2290 filing smooth and painless. Our filing process navigates the complexities of the system while ensuring your filings are accurate and completed properly, avoiding any late fees or penalties. VLC files 2290’s electronically and will provide a stamped receipted copy to keep in your truck. VLC will also keep an electronic copy on file as a backup, which makes subsequent filings even faster.
We encourage you to contact VLC and let us do all the heavy lifting when it comes to filing your 2290 and all other required documents, which will allow you to focus on running your business. Whether you have one truck or thousands, VLC is here to help with all your licensing, fleet and driver compliance.
