Form 2290 Calculator
Work out the heavy highway vehicle use tax on Form 2290 for your truck's weight and first-use month, with the 2026-2027 rate table.
Form 2290 heavy vehicle use tax calculator (July 2026 - June 2027)
Who files Form 2290
Form 2290 reports the federal heavy highway vehicle use tax (HVUT) on trucks and tractors with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more that are used on public highways. The tax period runs July 1 to June 30; the current form covers July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Taxable gross weight is the unloaded truck plus the heaviest trailer and load it customarily carries. You need the stamped Schedule 1 to register or renew plates, and filers reporting 25 or more vehicles must e-file.
2026-2027 rates
Category A (55,000 lbs) is $100; each extra 1,000 pounds or fraction adds $22, up to $540 for Category U (74,001-75,000 lbs). Anything over 75,000 lbs, including a typical 80,000-lb tractor-trailer, is Category V at $550. Logging vehicles pay 75% of these rates ($412.50 for Category V).
| Taxable gross weight | Annual tax | Logging |
|---|---|---|
| 55,000 lbs | $100.00 | $75.00 |
| 60,000 lbs | $210.00 | $157.50 |
| 65,000 lbs | $320.00 | $240.00 |
| 70,000 lbs | $430.00 | $322.50 |
| 75,000 lbs | $540.00 | $405.00 |
| 80,000 lbs | $550.00 | $412.50 |
First used after July, and suspended vehicles
A vehicle first used after July pays a partial-period tax for the months left in the period, due by the end of the month after the first-use month. Example: an 80,000-lb truck first used in October pays 9/12 of $550 = $412.50, due November 30, 2026. A vehicle expected to run 5,000 miles or less on public highways (7,500 for farm vehicles) is suspended as Category W: you still file Form 2290, but owe no tax unless it goes over the limit. Business owners deducting truck costs can also check the IRS mileage rate and the self-employment tax estimator.
Common questions
Who has to file Form 2290?
Owners of highway vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 lbs or more.
How much is the Form 2290 tax for an 80,000 lb truck?
$550 for a full year (Category V); $412.50 if it's a logging vehicle.
When is Form 2290 due?
August 31 for vehicles used in July; otherwise by the end of the month after first use.
What is a suspended vehicle on Form 2290?
One expected to travel 5,000 miles or less (7,500 for farm vehicles): $0 tax, but you still file.
Sources
- IRS: About Form 2290
- IRS: Form 2290 (July 2026 - June 2027) draft with tax computation table
- IRS: Instructions for Form 2290
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