IRS Form 2290 Due Date
for 2020-2021
September 30, 2020!
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2020 - 2021 Tax Period
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An Overview of Form 2290, Due Date and Filing Requirements
Form 2290, is also known as HVUT Form used to report the HVUT payments made for the taxable vehicle that has a gross weight of over 55,000 pounds or more. The due date for Form 2290 depends upon the first used month of the taxable vehicle. Usually, the tax periods begin on July 1 and end on June 30 each year.
The following are the topics that talk in detail about the Form 2290 due date and other associated elements of Form 2290 filing.
In this article, we cover the following topics:
1.When is Form 2290 due?
The IRS Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes (HVUT) must be filed every year by August 31st. The current tax period for heavy highway vehicles begin on July 1, 2020, and ends on June 30, 2021.
For newly purchased vehicles, the Form 2290 due date is the last day of the month following the month of the vehicles’ first use.
2.Form 2290 Deadline for those having First Used Month other than the July
Check out the table below to know when your Form 2290 and HVUT payment is due.
Form 2290 Due Dates for the 2020-2021 Tax Year
| IF, in this period, the vehicle is first used during |
Then, file IRS Form 2290 and make your payment by* |
|---|---|
| July, 2020 | August 31, 2020 |
| August, 2020 | September 30, 2020. File Now |
| September, 2020 | November 2, 2020 |
| October, 2020 | November 30, 2020 |
| November, 2020 | December 31, 2020 |
| December, 2020 | February 1, 2021 |
| January, 2021 | March 1, 2021 |
| February, 2021 | March 31, 2021 |
| March, 2021 | April 30, 2021 |
| April, 2021 | May 31, 2021 |
| May, 2021 | June 30, 2021 |
| June, 2021 | August 2, 2021 |
2020 - 2021 Tax Period
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3.Information Required to file Form 2290:
In-order to report Form 2290 with the IRS you need to have the following information:
- Business Details such as EIN, Name, and Address
- Vehicle Details such as VIN, Taxable Gross Weight, and First Used Month
- Preferred HVUT Payment Method
4. Choosing HVUT Payment Methods
The IRS accepts the payments for heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT) using the following methods:
- Direct Debit or Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW)
- EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)
- Check or Money Order
IRS currently not accepting the payments through debit and credit cards.
Click here to learn more about IRS HVUT Payment Methods
5.How do I File Form 2290 and get my 2290 Schedule 1 before the deadline?
In order to file your Form 2290 and get a schedule 1 in minutes, the IRS suggests you to e-file Form 2290.
5 Simple Steps to file 2290 Electronically
You can complete your Form 2290 filing in a matter of minutes. Just follow the steps mentioned below:
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7. What if you have missed the Form 2290 deadline?
IRS will impose penalties for those who fail to file Form 2290 on-time. There are two common reasons for which the IRS may impose penalties.
- One is for failing to file or to pay taxes by the actual due date
- And another is for filing the false or fraudulent returns with the IRS
You will be also charged additional interest every month when you fail to pay your HVUT payment. Click here to learn more about HVUT penalties and its interest rates.
