2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, Fleet Compliance, Fleet Management
Stay Ahead of the IRS Form 2290 Filing Deadline
If your fleet operates heavy vehicles on public highways, now is the time to prepare for the upcoming Form 2290 filing season. The IRS deadline is fast approaching, and missing it can lead to registration delays, steep penalties, and unnecessary compliance headaches.
To help you avoid those issues, here’s what every fleet manager, owner-operator, and compliance professional needs to know about Form 2290 filing in 2025.
What Is IRS Form 2290?
IRS Form 2290 is the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. It applies to vehicles with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more that are driven on public highways. More than just paperwork, Form 2290 filing is a federal requirement. Without it, you won’t be able to register or renew IRP or apportioned plates.
Compliance Tip: Keep your DOT compliance intact by filing Form 2290 on time to prevent registration delays.
Which Vehicles Require a 2290 Filing?
Any vehicle that meets or exceeds the 55,000-pound gross weight threshold is subject to Form 2290 filing. This includes:
- Class 8 trucks and truck tractors
- Heavy-duty trailers
- Fleet and owner-operated vehicles
- Logging vehicles and suspended-use vehicles (under 5,000 miles/year)
- Vehicles placed in service mid-year
Compliance Tip: If you add vehicles mid-year, pro-rated Form 2290 filings are required. Don’t forget to file for them. Not sure how? Our team can help.
When and How to File Form 2290
The IRS Form 2290 filing period runs annually from July 1 to August 31, 2025. This covers the tax year beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
To complete your Form 2290 filing:
- File electronically (mandatory for fleets with 25 or more vehicles)
- Use an IRS-approved e-file provider
- Submit your VINs, EIN, and gross vehicle weight
- Receive a stamped Schedule 1 as proof of payment
- Submit Schedule 1 to your DMV or IRP office for registration or renewal
Simplify Your Process with GWConnect
Managing multiple vehicles and deadlines can be overwhelming. Fortunately, DQMConnect integrates with GWConnect to streamline the Form 2290 filing process.
With GWConnect, you can:
- Track Form 2290 deadlines by vehicle
- Store Schedule 1 forms securely
- Align 2290 filings with IRP and IFTA schedules
- Eliminate time wasted tracking paperwork
Compliance Tip: A centralized system reduces last-minute stress and helps ensure every form is filed on time. GWConnect is built for trucking companies of all sizes and industries.
The Cost of Missing a 2290 Filing
Missing the Form 2290 filing deadline can have serious consequences:
- Costly IRS late fees and interest
- Registration delays at IRP and DMV offices
- Gaps in compliance that may trigger audit flags or roadside penalties
Let’s Get Your Fleet Ready
Need help with your Form 2290 filing or planning renewals across your fleet?
Reach out to our team or request a demo. We’ll show you how GWConnect can help you file with confidence—and keep your fleet compliant, registered, and moving forward.
2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax
Registration for 2022 UCR Filing opened on October 1, 2021. While the fees for 2022 are the same as for the previous year, there are lots of opportunities for errors and a potential that you may have overpaid and will continue to do so.
File Only for Required Vehicles
The most common mistake is filing for more of your vehicles than required. The basis for the 2022 fee structure is the number of commercial vehicles (not including trailers) as reported by your MCS-150 on file with FMCSA.
If you haven’t started your commercial operations yet or are planning to add or remove vehicles, getting a consult from a third-party agency such as VLC is a great choice. They will make sure you file accurately, and in many cases, they save their clients’ money by making sure they don’t overpay.
Failure to file, failure to pay the correct amount, or late filing can result in monetary penalties. Be sure to get your UCR prepared correctly and filed on time. Call or contact VLC for assistance.
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530-384-3884
2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax
The 2290 Heavy Highway Use Tax deadline is quickly approaching. The last day to file is August 31, 2021. Avoid penalties and stress by getting this off your plate and done correctly. Adding and removing trucks can be a little tricky (knowing how to pro-rate). We can help you save money by accurate and timely filing.
As a reminder, the 2290 Form (Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax) is required to be filed and paid annually for every truck and tractor using public highways (5,000+ miles) and weighing 55,000+ lbs. The 2290 is required for all registration renewals and must be paid anytime a new vehicle is added to your fleet. In this case of a new addition, 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 Employer Identification Number (EIN). This is not accomplished with a social security number. The addition or removal of fleet vehicles can make electronic submissions a little more complex. So call us and let us help; we can save you time and money!
Let VLC Save You Money
VLC can take the 2290 filing off your hands and let you focus on other important business opportunities. Let us evaluate your 2290 requirement and all of the complexities of the system. We will ensure your filings are accurate, timely, and completed properly, thus avoiding any late fees or penalties for errors or omissions. We will provide you with a stamped receipt to keep in your truck with an electronic copy on file as a backup.
Let us do all the heavy lifting when it comes to filing your 2290 and all other required documents. You will find that the process and the savings will encourage you to outsource more of your compliancy needs, allowing you to focus on running your business. Whether it’s a small fleet or a large operation, VLC is here to help with all your licensing, fleet and driver compliance.
Vehicle Licensing Consultants
A Virtual Projects, LLC Company
Fleet & Driver Compliance…Fleet Tracking Software
530-384-3884
2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax
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.
Vehicle Licensing Consultants
A Virtual Projects, LLC Company
Fleet & Driver Compliance…Fleet Tracking Software
530-384-3884
2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax
The deadline for filing your 2290 Heavy Highway Use Tax is just around the corner, on August 31. The current tax period for heavy highway vehicles begins on July 1, 2021 and ends on June 30, 2022.
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. The 2290 form is required for all registration renewals. This tax must also 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.
Advantages of Filing with VLC
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 1 truck or a 1,000-truck fleet, VLC is here to help with all your licensing, fleet and driver compliance.
Vehicle Licensing Consultants
A Virtual Projects, LLC Company
Fleet & Driver Compliance…Fleet Tracking Software
530-384-3884
