Form 2290 Due Dates

IRS Form 2290, also known as the Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, is a tax form filed annually with the IRS by truckers and owners of heavy vehicles weighing 55,000 pounds or more.

Here we will learn more about HVUT Tax Form 2290, when it is due, and how and where to file it.

What is Form 2290?

Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, is used to figure and pay road taxes for heavy highway motor vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more that operate on public highways.

However, vehicles that are used for less than 5,000 miles (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles) during the tax period may be exempt from the HVUT taxes but required to file Form 2290.

When is the deadline for filing Form 2290?

The deadline to file Form 2290 with the IRS will be the last day of the month following the vehicle's First Used Month (FUM). The current tax period for heavy highway vehicles begins on July 1, 2025, and ends on June 30, 2026.

Form 2290 Deadline for First Used Month Other than July

IRS Due Date Chart for Tax Year 2025-2026:

How to file Form 2290 for the 2025 tax year?

Form 2290 can be filed with the IRS either electronically or through paper filing.

Electronic filing or E-filing

E-filing is the most convenient and efficient method to file and transmit your HVUT Form to the IRS. The IRS even suggests electronic filing since the process is quick and also provides you with instant status updates of the filed return. You can choose an e-file service provider authorized by the IRS to file Form 2290.

TaxZerone is an IRS-authorized e-file provider that supports e-filing for IRS Form 2290. You can complete the 2290 return with us and transmit it to the IRS. We assist you in each step to make sure the e-filing process goes smoothly.

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Paper filing

Another method is by manually filling out the form and sending the return to the IRS by postal mail.

If you choose paper filing, make sure to send the form a little earlier than the deadline, as it may take some time for the return to reach the IRS.

After filling out all the required information in the return, you are required to manually send the return to the IRS by postal mail.

Send a paper copy of Form 2290 to the mailing address mentioned below:

Although there are two filing methods available, the IRS recommends electronic filing as the process is a simple, quick, and efficient approach when compared to paper filing.

Penalties for late filing Form 2290

While filing Form 2290, you must be aware of the penalty rate for late filing of the return and failure to pay the tax dues within the deadline. There are also penalties for filing false or fraudulent returns.

Below are the penalty rates:

To avoid penalties, you can show a reasonable cause for failing to file Form 2290 or pay taxes on time and can request penalty relief by sending a letter to the IRS explaining the reason.