The calendar is now rolled to the Deadline; it’s that time of year when you need to start preparing your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) return using IRS Tax Form 2290. This is an annual tax reported on heavy motor trucks operated on public highways. All truckers, truck owners, owner-operators, trucking companies who own and operate heavy motor vehicles with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more, estimated to drive 5,000 miles or more on public highways must file IRS Form 2290 and pay the annual federal excise tax in full.

Whether you’re a private, for-hire, or specialized carrier, you can electronically prepare and report Federal Form 2290 tax requirements at TruckDues.com. While reporting 2290 tax, you could adjust the sold or traded vehicle credits and low mileage credits on vehicles from previous tax years. For a vehicle destroyed, stolen or sold before June 1, a credit for tax paid can be claimed on the next Form 2290 or a refund of the tax paid can be claimed on form 8849 schedule -6. Continue reading →