How To File Form 2290

Electronic filing is required for each return reporting 25 or more vehicles. However, all taxpayers are encouraged to file electronically. Electronic filing generally allows for quicker processing of your return. A stamped Schedule 1 can be available in as little as 24 hours after filing. File Form 2290 electronically through any electronic return originator (ERO), transmitter, and/or intermediate service provider (ISP) participating in the IRS e-file program for excise taxes. You can e-file...

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Who Must File Form 2290

You must file Form 2290 and Schedule 1 for the tax period beginning on July 1, 2012, and ending on June 30, 2013, if a taxable highway motor vehicle (defined below) is registered, or required to be registered, in your name under state, District of Columbia, Canadian, or Mexican law at the time of its first use during the period and the vehicle has a taxable.  You may be an individual, limited liability company (LLC), corporation, partnership, or any other type of organization (including nonprofit, charitable,...

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Third Party Designee

If you want to allow an employee of your business, a return preparer, or other third party to discuss your Form 2290 with the IRS, check the “Yes” box in the Third Party Designee section of Form 2290. Also, enter the designee’s name, phone number, and any five digits that person chooses as his or her personal identification number (PIN). The authorization applies only to the tax return on which it appears. By checking the “Yes” box, you are authorizing the IRS to speak with the designee to answer any...

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Form 2290 Taxable Vehicle

Highway motor vehicles that have a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more are taxable. A highway motor vehicle includes any self-propelled vehicle designed to carry a load over public highways whether or not also designed to perform other functions. Examples of vehicles that are designed to carry a load over public highways include trucks, truck tractors, and buses. Generally, vans, pickup trucks, panel trucks,...

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Filing your HVUT forms or form 2290

IRS Schedule 1 Form 2290 is used to pay Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT). Those that need to pay HVUT can do so online through an IRS authorized e-filer. Online filing is mandatory when filing for 25 vehicles or more. Even if you don’t have a lot of vehicles, the IRS still recommends that file online. Make sure you use a secure and authorized online e-filer. The government uses the money received from the taxes to help maintain and...

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IRS Form 2290 Due Dates

The IRS Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes (HVUT) must be filed annually for each taxable vehicle that is used on public highways during the current tax period. The normal tax period for heavy vehicles begins on July 1st and ends on June 30th of the following year. A Form 2290 must also be filed once a vehicle is placed in service. The due date for each month is the last day of the following month. For example: if a vehicle is placed in service on October 3rd, the Form 2290 will be due on November 30th. You can e-file...

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WHAT IS SCHEDULE 1?

Once you have submitted your Form 2290, the IRS will stamp your Schedule 1 as proof of payment. When E-Filing, the IRS will apply a digital watermark to your Form 2290 Schedule 1. This digitally “stamped” Schedule 1 serves as your HVUT (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax) proof of payment. Watermarked Schedule 1 provided by IRS is the only document required to get tags for trucks You can e-file...

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