FAQ

Form 2290 divides vehicles into 9 categories depending on their type and weight. They are qualified farm vehicles, highway motor vehicles, buses, log-based vehicles, state-apportioned vehicles, anti-theft devices or qualified private vehicles. The category of vehicle you fall into will determine how much you will owe in taxes and how often you need to file. If you are unsure of which category your vehicle falls in, our customer support representatives are happy to advise you on the best way to fulfill your filing requirements.

In the event of schedule 1 showing the wrong VIN number, you can submit an amendment for VIN correction. VIN correction can be filed for FREE of cost in easy2290.com

To mail in the tax payments for Form 2290, you will need to make a check or money order payable to the 'United States Treasury' and include it with your completed Form 2290 when you send it by mail.

Suspended vehicles are those that do not exceed 5000 miles (7500 for agricultural vehicles) and are exempt from the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. Failure to file the return will result in a penalty of 4.5% of the amount due, plus an additional 0.54 cents for each mile over the 5,000 mile limit that the vehicle was used for. When filing the return, you will be required to pay the tax amount due and the penalties. Suspended vehicles are not allowed to operate on public highways until the 2290 form has been filed along with full payment to the IRS.

Form 2290 proof of payment is a document showing proof that you have paid your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for the given tax period. Schedule 1 is proof of payment. This document is an important part of your filing and you must keep a copy of the Schedule 1 with your trucking records. Once your tax return is accepted by the IRS, it will produce a Schedule 1 paper copy that can be emailed, faxed or snail-mailed to you as proof of payment.

Filing Form 2290 can be an arduous task and understanding when the deadline is paramount. The return due date for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax is August 31 of each tax period. If your filing period ended on or before June 30th, your Form 2290 must be e-filed with the IRS by August 31 of the current year. If not, your return needs to be filed by the last day of the following month.

There is a range of payment options for the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. The most convenient option is to pay online by debit card or credit card. Other methods include paying by Electronic Funds Withdrawal, as well as traditional methods such as mailing a paper check or money order to the IRS. Filing with Easy 2290 Truck Tax Online IRS Form also speeds up the process of receiving IRS stamped Schedule 1 copies via email, fax or mail.

When you file a VIN correction, you receive schedule 1 within few minutes .