As an overweight vehicle driver, you know that trucking is not an easy undertaking. This is true for trucking in general, but especially for those operating heavy weight and heavy duty machinery. Part of what also makes trucking difficult is the administrative work that comes with it. There are many permits and filings that you must have in order to operate legally. Many of these permits require renewal quarterly, annually, or biannually. When you already have a lot on your plate as a trucker, it can be hard to keep all of this work straight. That is why we suggest having a filing partner who can simplify your filing work and get it done for you quickly and easily, leaving you stress-free!

As a heavy weight driver, one of these filings that you need to do is the Form 2290.

The Form 2290 is an IRS tax form, also known as the Schedule 1 tax form. Drivers who operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 55,000 pounds or more that travel 5,000 miles or more per year are required to file the Form 2290 annually.

The 2290 completes the filing for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, or the HVUT for short.

The Form 2290 filing must be completed by August 31^st every year, meaning the filing deadline is approaching! It is best to get the filing done ahead of time in case any sort of emergency arises that may prevent you from filing at the last minute. This also reduces the risk of ever having your filing not make it in and risking being non-compliant.

How do I file the Form 2290?

This question is simple; you file with a tax expert! Our sister company, 2290 Online Form is the best tax filer around for truckers. The simple system allows for quick filing and less work for you. You can file directly online with them, selecting the category you fall into based on your fleet size. If you would rather, you can also contact them via phone and work directly with a tax filing expert to get your document filed on time.

What do I need to File the Form 2290?

In order to get your filing done, you need a few pieces of information about your business and your vehicle(s). This information includes: your EIN (Employer Identification Number), your vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), and the taxable gross vehicle weight. Once you have these numbers, you can easily get the filing started at 2290 Online Form’s online portal or speak with a member of their filing team.

Be sure to get your Form 2290 filed on time!

If you file your Form 2290 after the August 31^st deadline, you will be hit with late filing fees. In addition, you may face consequences such as a vehicle operation suspension. Avoid these consequences and file today!

If you have any further filing questions, you can always speak to one of our filing experts as well! We are well-versed on all trucking matters, making sure you always have a trusted partner on your side!