Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (Form 2290) Calculator
Estimate your annual IRS Form 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.
HVUT is $100 for a 55,000 lb truck plus $22 for every 1,000 lbs over, capped at $550 for 75,000 lbs+. Tax year runs July 1–June 30 and is due August 31.
How it works
- 1Determine taxable gross weight
Unloaded weight + max trailer + max load. Most road tractors hit the $550 cap at 80k lbs.
- 2Calculate base tax
$100 base + $22 per 1,000-lb increment over 55,000, capped at $550.
- 3File Form 2290 by Aug 31
E-file required if reporting 25+ vehicles. Schedule 1 stamp is required for registration.
Example: 80,000-lb Class 8 tractor
| Taxable weight bracket | 75,000+ |
| Annual HVUT | $550 |
| Due | August 31 |
Takeaway: E-file via IRS-authorized provider for same-day stamped Schedule 1 — DMVs require it for tag renewal.
Key takeaways
- Required for any vehicle 55,000+ lbs taxable gross weight.
- Annual cap: $550 at 75,000 lbs+.
- Tax year runs July 1 – June 30; due Aug 31.
Frequently asked questions
Who has to file IRS Form 2290?+
Anyone registering a highway motor vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more must file Form 2290 and pay HVUT for each tax period.
When is HVUT due?+
The tax period runs July 1 through June 30. Returns and payment are due August 31 each year.
Last reviewed June 15, 2026 by the Bonafide Trucking Solutions dispatch team.