Step by Step IRS Form 2290 Instructions

1. Pay tax for heavy vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more, which will be used during the tax period
2. Claim credit for tax paid on any taxable vehicle which is sold, stolen, destroyed, or used 5,000 miles or less (7,500 miles, if agricultural vehicles)
3. Carry out corrections on VIN in Schedule 1 that was reported incorrectly
4. Report 2290 amendments such as the increase in taxable gross weight and excessive taxable vehicle mileage limit
5. Report the acquisition of a used taxable vehicle for which the tax has been suspended
6. Figure and pay the tax due on a used vehicle acquired and used during the tax period
7. Figure and pay the tax if the taxable gross weight increases or if the vehicle falls into a new category

[ Calculate: Form 2290 Due Date ]

• If you own a truck with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more.This is the most important criteria in deciding if you need to file your form 2290 tax. The weight should be measured from an approved weighing company. You will have to provide the correct value while entering the gross weight while filing your form 2290.
• If you’re an LLC (Limited Liable Company), you must pay the truck tax.There is no exemption from filing your truck tax even if you are an LLC. You can have multiple trucks registered under your business. In such cases, you can also choose to file your truck tax together for all your trucks.
• If the vehicle is used for 5000 miles (7500 miles for agricultural vehicles) or above.You need to be precise when checking this detail. Ensure that your odometer was not reset before you check for this. Alternatively, you can check the length of your consignments to get an idea of how much miles you have used your truck.

• Qualified QSub (treated as a subsidiary of the parent corporation)
• Eligible single-owner disregarded entity (a business that remains independent from its owner for tax filing purposes)
• Taxable vehicle with dual registration
• Vehicle operated under a dealer's tag, license, or permit
• Logging vehicles exclusively intended for the transportation of products harvested from forested sites, such as timber
• A vehicle that is owned and operated by the Federal Government.
• A vehicle that is owned and operated by the District of Columbia
• Vehicles owned by the local governing authority or the State.
• Fire trucks, ambulances, rescue vehicles and vehicles used for other emergencies services
• Vehicles used for the welfare of Indian Tribal Community
• Vehicles specifically designed for non-transport purposes
• Vehicles that do not use highway for transportation

1. e-Filing: You can file Form 2290 electronically to the IRS through a trusted IRS authorized e-filing provider such as eForm2290.com
   Once filed, you will receive a stamped Schedule 1 copy within minutes.
2. Manually through paper filing:You can also file your taxes manually to the IRS office. But unlike e-filing, you will receive your schedule1 copy only after 5 to 45 days.

1. Basic details:
   Fill in your name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and address
2. Purpose of filing:
   Specify the purpose of filing the form such as address change, VIN correction, amend return, or final return
3. Details of the tax:
   Enter details such as First use, tax, total and additional tax, credits, and balance due amount
4. Calculation of tax:
   To calculate your taxes skip to page 2. You need to enter the partial-period tax (the period in which the vehicles are first used after July) and the number of vehicles.
5. Details of suspended vehicle (if applicable):
   Specify details such as Miles used, Vehicle Identification Number, details of who you sold the vehicle to, date of transfer, and the place.
6. Details of third-party designee:
   Specify if you want another person to discuss the return with the IRS. If yes, specify his/her name, phone number, and Personal Identification Number
7. Declaration & signature:
   Once you’ve entered the details, sign the form and specify the date along with your phone number

1. Basic details:
   Fill in your name, EIN, and address along with your month of first use
2. Details of vehicles:
   being reported Enter Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and vehicle category
3. Summarize:
   Specify the total number of vehicles reported, the number of vehicles for which the tax is suspended, and the total number of taxable vehicles by subtracting the former numbers.
4. Signature and consent:
   Once you have completed the aforementioned details, you will need to give your consent to the disclosure of tax information. Add your signature, name, data and EIN.

• When you file your 2290 tax on time you, reduce the risk of penalties and additional charges
• You will be able to register your vehicle at the DMV
• Having a clear tax record will help you in the future while investing or purchasing property
• You will be able to continue using the highway only if you’ve cleared your dues
• You will be eligible to operate a heavy vehicle if you’ve paid your 2290 road tax

1. For Tax Year 2021-22
2. For Tax Year 2020-21
3. For Tax Year 2019-20