08/31/2026
Does your business use a heavy highway vehicle? 🚛🚌
You may need to file Form 2290 and pay tax due.
What is a heavy highway vehicle?
🔹Over 55,000 pounds unloaded gross weight
🔹Designed to carry loads on public highways
🔹Required to be registered in your state
🔹Vehicle consists of a chassis, or chassis & body, but not the load
🔹Examples: Dump Trucks, Buses, Tractor Trailers
When to file Form 2290:
🔸Must be filed for the month the vehicle is first used on public highways during the current period
🔸Periods run from 07/01 to 06/30 - current is 07/01/2026 to 06/30/2027
🔸By the end of the month following the month of first use
🔸Example 1: File by 08/31/2026 for vehicles first used in July 2026
🔸Example 2: File by 12/31/2026 for vehicles first used in November 2026
Additional rules and exceptions apply. Consult your tax advisor for more information.
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