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Form 2290 Due Dates

Form 2290 is due by the last day of the month following the vehicle’s first use month (FUM). Since most truckers begin using their vehicles at the start of the tax year in July, August 31 is the most common 2290 filing deadline.

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Form 2290 Penalties

If you are unable to file IRS Form 2290 or pay your HVUT by the due date, you will be subject to penalties.

Penalty Type Description Rate/Amount Maximum Limit Additional Notes
Failure-to-File Penalty Penalty for not filing Form 2290 by the due date 4.5% of unpaid tax per month (or part month) 25% of unpaid tax (after 5 months) Accrues from the day after the filing deadline
Failure-to-Pay Penalty Penalty for not paying the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) by the due date 0.5% of unpaid tax per month 25% of unpaid tax Accrues monthly until tax is paid in full
Interest Charges Interest on unpaid tax amount Approx. 0.54% per month (variable) N/A Interest compounds daily; combined with penalties can total ~5% per month

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