Description
HVUT Filing Service
The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is an annual federal tax, paid to the IRS using Form 2290. Every fleet owner with a vehicle over 55,000 lbs must file by August 31st. We file your Form 2290, handle the IRS submission, and get your stamped Schedule 1 back to you. It’s fast and accurate, so your trucks stay legal and your business keeps moving.
- IRS-stamped Schedule 1
- No new audience acquisition
- Same-day filing
HVUT Filing Service
The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is a recurring federal tax for heavy trucks. Filed with the IRS on Form 2290, it applies to vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more that operate on public highways, with an annual deadline of August 31. We handle your entire 2290 filing on your behalf — preparing the return, submitting it to the IRS, and delivering your stamped Schedule 1 — so you have your proof of payment in hand and your trucks never miss a registration or renewal.
Need to Know
The deadline is August 31
- The annual filing window peaks June through August. The danger isn't the form itself — it's waiting until late August, when the IRS e-file system slows down and your Schedule 1 may not come back until September.
Who is required to file for HVUT?
- Anyone who owns a highway vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more that operates on public highways. This includes owner-operators, trucking companies, fleet owners, and leasing companies.
The fines are serious
- Miss the deadline and the IRS charges 4.5% of the tax due per month for failure to file, plus a 0.5% monthly late-payment penalty — up to $550 per vehicle in penalty exposure. Filing errors hurt too: a wrong VIN, incorrect weight category, or missed suspended-vehicle credit triggers an IRS notice.
Why DOT Compliance Group?
- We serve carriers across the DOT compliance landscape.
- We are proactive, not reactive
- We grow with you
- We help you get your time back to running your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has to file Form 2290 / HVUT?
Owners of vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more that operate on public highways — owner-operators, fleet owners, trucking companies, and leasing companies.
What is the Schedule 1 and why do I need it?
It’s your IRS-stamped proof of HVUT payment, required to register or renew your plates (and for IRP/apportioned registration). No Schedule 1, no tags.
How is the tax calculated for HVUT Filing?
It’s based on the vehicle’s taxable gross weight, and it’s prorated if the truck is first used after July. Low-mileage trucks (under 5,000 miles, or 7,500 for agricultural) must still file but owe no tax.
What do I need to file the HVUT?
Your EIN (the IRS does not accept a Social Security number), each vehicle’s VIN, and the taxable gross weight of each vehicle.
