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It's time to talk about off-cycle HVUT filing
2021-02-10T06:00:00Z
Motor carriers operating vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more must file the U.S. federal heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT). The tax period runs from July 1 through June 30, and the tax must be filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) annually by August 31.
We’re at the midpoint of the tax year now, which gives us an opportunity to talk about the times that your operations may require you to file an additional or amended return. Outlined below are some of the more common reasons you may need to file the HVUT Form 2290 more than once per year.
Adding vehicles
As a general rule, Form 2290 must be submitted by the end of the month following the month the vehicle was first operated on a public highway. So, if a taxable vehicle — which wasn’t reported on your annual filing — is placed into service during the reporting period, you must file an additional Form 2290 and Schedule 1 and pay the tax due.
For example, let’s say you purchase a taxable vehicle on March 5, register the vehicle and use that vehicle on a public roadway for the first time in March. In this case, you must account for the HVUT due by filing a Form 2290 and Schedule 1 and pay the tax due before April 30. Since it’s a partial-year filing, you pay a prorated tax.
Suspended vehicles no longer qualify
The HVUT can be suspended for a tax period for any vehicle you believe will travel 5,000 miles or less during the tax year (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles). However, if you end up operating the vehicle more than 5,000/7,500 miles during the tax year, at that point you must file an amendment to your original filing and pay the tax on that vehicle for the entire year.
Increasing vehicle weight
If you increase the taxable gross weight on a vehicle during the reporting year, you must submit an amended return. When filing, list the new weight for any vehicles that have had an increase and submit the difference in tax owed for the new vehicle weight.
VIN correction
Mistakes and number transpositions do happen. If you find that an error was made when listing a vehicle identification number (VIN), list the correct number on an amended return. No additional tax is due at this point, but you should attach an explanation to the return regarding the correction.
Key to remember: You will likely file your HVUT return once per year. But, when changes occur within your operation, you may be required to file an additional or amended return.
NewsIndustry NewsEnglishFocus AreaIn-Depth ArticleFleet OperationsHeavy vehicle use tax HVUTFleet TaxesTransportationUSA
It's time to talk about off-cycle HVUT filing
2021-02-10T06:00:00Z
Motor carriers operating vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more must file the U.S. federal heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT). The tax period runs from July 1 through June 30, and the tax must be filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) annually by August 31.
We’re at the midpoint of the tax year now, which gives us an opportunity to talk about the times that your operations may require you to file an additional or amended return. Outlined below are some of the more common reasons you may need to file the HVUT Form 2290 more than once per year.
Adding vehicles
As a general rule, Form 2290 must be submitted by the end of the month following the month the vehicle was first operated on a public highway. So, if a taxable vehicle — which wasn’t reported on your annual filing — is placed into service during the reporting period, you must file an additional Form 2290 and Schedule 1 and pay the tax due.
For example, let’s say you purchase a taxable vehicle on March 5, register the vehicle and use that vehicle on a public roadway for the first time in March. In this case, you must account for the HVUT due by filing a Form 2290 and Schedule 1 and pay the tax due before April 30. Since it’s a partial-year filing, you pay a prorated tax.
Suspended vehicles no longer qualify
The HVUT can be suspended for a tax period for any vehicle you believe will travel 5,000 miles or less during the tax year (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles). However, if you end up operating the vehicle more than 5,000/7,500 miles during the tax year, at that point you must file an amendment to your original filing and pay the tax on that vehicle for the entire year.
Increasing vehicle weight
If you increase the taxable gross weight on a vehicle during the reporting year, you must submit an amended return. When filing, list the new weight for any vehicles that have had an increase and submit the difference in tax owed for the new vehicle weight.
VIN correction
Mistakes and number transpositions do happen. If you find that an error was made when listing a vehicle identification number (VIN), list the correct number on an amended return. No additional tax is due at this point, but you should attach an explanation to the return regarding the correction.
Key to remember: You will likely file your HVUT return once per year. But, when changes occur within your operation, you may be required to file an additional or amended return.
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