Form 2290 HVUT Tax Calculator
Estimate your heavy vehicle use tax in seconds. Pick your taxable gross weight, tell us if the truck is a logging vehicle, choose your first-use month, and see exactly what the IRS expects — then file with Send 2290 in minutes.
Calculate Your 2290 Tax
Estimated HVUT
$100.00
- Weight category
- A (55,000 lbs)
- Annual tax (regular)
- $100.00
- First used
- July (12 of 12 months)
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate only and is not tax advice. Always verify your tax with the current IRS Form 2290 instructions before filing. When you file with Send 2290, the exact tax is computed for you automatically.
| Category | Taxable Gross Weight (lbs) | Annual Tax | Annual Tax (Logging) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 55,000 | $100.00 | $75.00 |
| B | 55,001 – 56,000 | $122.00 | $91.50 |
| C | 56,001 – 57,000 | $144.00 | $108.00 |
| D | 57,001 – 58,000 | $166.00 | $124.50 |
| E | 58,001 – 59,000 | $188.00 | $141.00 |
| F | 59,001 – 60,000 | $210.00 | $157.50 |
| G | 60,001 – 61,000 | $232.00 | $174.00 |
| H | 61,001 – 62,000 | $254.00 | $190.50 |
| I | 62,001 – 63,000 | $276.00 | $207.00 |
| J | 63,001 – 64,000 | $298.00 | $223.50 |
| K | 64,001 – 65,000 | $320.00 | $240.00 |
| L | 65,001 – 66,000 | $342.00 | $256.50 |
| M | 66,001 – 67,000 | $364.00 | $273.00 |
| N | 67,001 – 68,000 | $386.00 | $289.50 |
| O | 68,001 – 69,000 | $408.00 | $306.00 |
| P | 69,001 – 70,000 | $430.00 | $322.50 |
| Q | 70,001 – 71,000 | $452.00 | $339.00 |
| R | 71,001 – 72,000 | $474.00 | $355.50 |
| S | 72,001 – 73,000 | $496.00 | $372.00 |
| T | 73,001 – 74,000 | $518.00 | $388.50 |
| U | 74,001 – 75,000 | $540.00 | $405.00 |
| V | over 75,000 | $550.00 | $412.50 |
| W | Suspended — 5,000 miles or less (7,500 agricultural) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
How the HVUT Is Calculated
The heavy vehicle use tax is a weight-based annual tax on highway motor vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. For a vehicle first used in July (the start of the tax period), the annual tax starts at $100 for Category A (55,000 lbs) and increases by $22 for each additional 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof, up to a maximum of $550 for Category V (75,000 lbs and over).
Each weight range maps to a category letter, A through V, that you report on Form 2290. The calculator above shows your category letter alongside the tax so you know exactly which line applies to your vehicle.
Prorated Tax for First Use After July
The Form 2290 tax period runs July 1 through June 30. If your vehicle is first used on public highways after July, you owe a prorated partial-period tax rather than the full annual amount:
Prorated tax = annual tax × months from first use through June ÷ 12
For example, a Category A vehicle (annual tax $100) first used in October covers 9 months (October through June): $100 × 9 ÷ 12 = $75.00. The result is rounded to the cent.
Logging Vehicles and Suspended Vehicles
Logging Vehicles — 75% Rate
Vehicles used exclusively to transport products harvested from a forest pay 75% of the regular rate. Category A drops from $100 to $75.00, and the Category V maximum drops from $550 to $412.50. Check the logging box in the calculator to see your reduced rate.
Suspended Vehicles — Category W
If you expect the vehicle to travel 5,000 miles or less during the tax period (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles), it qualifies as suspended. No tax is due, but you must still file Form 2290 to report the vehicle and get your stamped Schedule 1.
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File Form 2290 NowFrequently Asked Questions
How is the heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT) calculated?
The HVUT is based on your vehicle’s taxable gross weight. For a vehicle first used in July, the annual tax is $100 at 55,000 pounds (Category A), plus $22 for each additional 1,000 pounds or fraction thereof, up to a maximum of $550 for vehicles at 75,000 pounds or more (Category V).
What if my vehicle is first used in the middle of the tax year?
The tax is prorated. Multiply the annual tax by the number of months from the first-use month through June (inclusive), then divide by 12 and round to the cent. For example, a Category A vehicle first used in October covers 9 months: $100 × 9 ÷ 12 = $75.00.
Do logging vehicles pay a lower HVUT rate?
Yes. Vehicles used exclusively to transport products harvested from a forest pay 75% of the regular rate. A Category A logging vehicle owes $75.00 instead of $100, and the maximum Category V logging tax is $412.50 instead of $550.
What are suspended (Category W) vehicles?
A vehicle expected to travel 5,000 miles or less during the tax period (7,500 miles or less for agricultural vehicles) qualifies for suspension as Category W. No tax is due, but you must still file Form 2290 and report the vehicle to receive your stamped Schedule 1.
What is taxable gross weight?
Taxable gross weight is the actual unloaded weight of the vehicle fully equipped for service, plus the unloaded weight of any trailers or semitrailers customarily used with it, plus the weight of the maximum load customarily carried on the vehicle and trailers. Vehicles at 55,000 pounds or more are subject to HVUT.