E-file Form 2290

You must e-file your Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, if you are filing for 25 or more taxed vehicles. However, we encourage e-filing for anyone required to file Form 2290 who wants to receive quick delivery of their watermarked Schedule 1. With e-file, you’ll receive it almost immediately after we accept your e-filed Form 2290.

Step 1: Gather your information

• Employer Identification Number. You cannot use your Social Security number
  Don't have an EIN? Apply now; allow four weeks for your new EIN to be established in our systems before filing your Form 2290.
• Use the same name. Your e-file name control must match your EIN name.
• Vehicle Identification Number of each vehicle.
• Taxable gross weight of each vehicle.
  See Form 2290 instructions for information on how to calculate the taxable gross weight.

Step 2: Choose a 2290 e-file provider and file

• Review the list of participating commercial software providers and select one from the current tax year that best meets your needs.
• Services offered and fees charged differ by provider.
• You cannot e-file your Form 2290 on IRS.gov. You must use one of the participating commercial software providers.
• Follow the software prompts to complete, sign and e-file your return.
• Caution: The third-party provider you choose to file your Form 2290 does not charge the tax you owe. You will only be charged their fee.

Step 3: Choose a payment option

• Pay your taxes by credit card or debit card. You can pay by internet, phone or mobile device.
• Electronic Funds Withdrawal. You can authorize a direct debit as part of the e-file process.
• Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS). You must be pre-enrolled; be sure to allow 5-7 business days to get enrolled.

You'll receive your watermarked Schedule 1 from your e-file provider via email after we accept your Form 2290. To avoid problems, ensure the watermark on your printed copy of Schedule 1 is legible before submitting it to your state department of motor vehicles. You may need to reprint with fresh ink or on a different printer to ensure a legible watermark.