The IRS collects a Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) tax on vehicles with a gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more that operate on public highways. Truckers of Alabama must file Alabama Form 2290 and pay the HVUT each year to remain licensed to drive these vehicles. Once the IRS receives and processes your return, they will send you a stamped Schedule 1 as proof of payment. You must file Form 2290 for the month your taxable highway motor vehicle first used on public highways, not the month you first registered it. If your first use was during more than one month, you must file separate Form 2290s for each month. Check the box at line 2 if you are reporting additional tax from an increase in your taxable gross weight or for suspended vehicles that exceeded their mileage use limit.
How to File Alabama Form 2290?
You can file your Alabama Form 2290 online with an authorized IRS e-file provider. This is the fastest and easiest way to file your return. E-filing also reduces preparation and processing errors. An approved e-file provider will send your returns directly to the IRS and can provide a stamped Schedule 1 within minutes. The provider will also save your returns in your account, making them easy to access at any time. Most providers offer 24/7 support, and some even have Spanish-speaking representatives.
Once you have filed your return, you will receive a stamped Schedule 1. This is proof that you have paid the HVUT and is required before registering any vehicles. You can print Schedule 1 from your online account or download it for your records.
Anyone who owns or operates a highway motor vehicle must file Form 2290. The tax period starts in July and ends the following June. There is a penalty for failing to file on time. The penalty is 4.5% of the tax due for each month or part of a month that you are late, up to five months.
Alabama Form 2290 Deadline
The deadline to file Alabama Form 2290 is Sept. 3 this year, and it is not tied to your vehicle registration renewal date. If you miss the deadline, you can still file online and get your stamped Schedule 1 within minutes.
If your vehicle’s taxable gross weight increases after you have filed your return, you can submit an amended Form 2290 with the IRS to correct this information. E-filing your amended return is fast and easy with ExpressTruckTax.
