Simple Guide to File Form 2290 online

What is IRS Form 2290?

The Form 2290 is the used to file your truck tax. It is required for highway motor vehicles that have a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.

Who files Form 2290?

If a taxable highway motor vehicle is registered (or required to be registered) in your name at the time of its first use and the vehicle has a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. This goes for individuals, limited liability companies, corporations, partnerships, or other organizations.

Why file Form 2290?

You are required to file Form 2290 with the IRS for highway motor vehicles that have a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.

When is Form 2290 filed?

Form 2290 must be filed for each month a taxable vehicle is first used on public highways during the current tax period, which begins on July 1, 2014 and ends on June 30, 2015.

How to File IRS Form 2290?

Paper Filing:

If you did not pay the tax using the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), mail Form 2290-V and your check or money order with IRS Form 2290.

Electronically:

E-file IRS Form 2290 through any electronic return originator (ERO), transmitter, and/or intermediate service provider (ISP) participating in the IRS e-file program for excise taxes.

For more information on e-file, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov/efile or visit www.irs.gov/trucker.

Where to file Form 2290

The IRS encourages all filers to e-file Form 2290, though it is required of those reporting 25 or more vehicles. You can receive 2290 schedule 1 which will be directly sent to your mail. This 2290 schedule 1 will be water marked by the IRS which is considered as the proof of payment.

How to Pay the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax?

There are three methods to pay the tax.

Electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) if filing electronically

Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) Check or money order using the payment voucher

You must pay the tax in full with your Form 2290.