Guides for truckers

Short, practical answers about Form 2290 and Form 8849, checked against the IRS instructions.

• When is Form 2290 due?

  When is Form 2290 due? The deadline depends on the month the truck was first used. See all 12 due dates for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 tax period.

• How much is the Form 2290 tax?

  How much is the heavy highway vehicle use tax? $100 for 55,000 lbs up to $550 for 75,000 lbs and over, straight from the IRS table.

• Getting your Form 2290 tax back

  How to get Form 2290 tax back when a truck is sold, destroyed or stolen, or used 5,000 miles or less: the IRS rules, deadlines and Form 8849 Schedule 6.

• How to choose a Form 2290 e-file provider

  What to check before you pick a Form 2290 e-file provider: IRS approval, flat fee by vehicle count, VIN corrections, Schedule 1 speed and hidden extras.

• What you need before you file Form 2290

  Get ready in 5 minutes: EIN, VINs, taxable gross weight, month of first use and payment details for Form 2290.