2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax

Fast e-file + same-day Schedule 1 after IRS acceptance

LC Registration is a licensed California DMV partner. We can prepare and e-file your IRS Form 2290 and deliver your stamped Schedule 1 the proof most DMVs require to register or renew heavy vehicles.

Available In-Office or Nationwide Remote Filing

What We Do

Prepare & e-file Form 2290

for single vehicles or fleets

Provide your IRS-accepted

watermarked Schedule 1 (often within minutes)

Handle VIN corrections & amendments

File suspended / low-mileage returns

(≤ 5 K miles or 7.5 K ag vehicles)

Assist with credits / refunds

for sold or destroyed vehicles

What You’ll Need

EIN (Employer Identification Number) IRS does not accept SSNs Business name & address (must match EIN)
VIN for each vehicle
Taxable gross weight (IRS weight category)
First use month for each vehicle
IRS payment method (EFTPS, E-withdrawal, card, or check)

Who Must File

Anyone registering or required to register a highway motor vehicle of 55 000 lbs or more must file Form 2290. Even low-mileage (suspended) vehicles must file the tax may be $0.

Tax year: July 1 – June 30

Due date: Last day of the month after first use

Example: First used in September → due October 31

E-file required for 25+ vehicles (we recommend it for all)

Service Fees (Effective 2025)

Service	LC Registration Fee	Notes
Single Vehicle – Standard e-File	$60 – $75	Most common service
Each Additional Vehicle	$15 – $25 ea.	Same filing batch
VIN Correction / Amendment	$30 – $40	Includes IRS re-submission
Suspended / Low-Mileage Filing	$50 – $60	≤ 5K mi (7.5K ag)
Credit / Refund Claim	$50 – $75	Per vehicle credit case
Rush Handling (Same-Day Schedule 1)	+$25	Expedited IRS submission
Fleet Batch Filing (10+ Trucks)	$250 – $350	Flat bulk discount
After-Hours / Weekend Filing	+$35	Convenience fee
2290 + DMV Renewal Bundle	$99 Flat	Combined service discount

Important Note:

LC Registration fees are separate from any IRS HVUT tax due (based on weight and usage). Example: 80 000 lb truck ≈ $550 IRS tax for the year.

How It Works

Send Your Docs

Snap photos or upload VIN list with vehicle details

We Prepare & E-file

We verify all details and submit securely to the IRS

Receive Schedule 1

We email your watermarked IRS proof for DMV/IRP registration

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast will I get my Schedule 1?

Usually within minutes of IRS acceptance via e-file.

Do I need an EIN?

Yes. IRS does not accept SSNs for Form 2290.

What is the first use month?

The month the truck first uses public highways in the tax period.

Do low-mileage vehicles file?

Yes – even if no tax is due.

Can I paper-file for a fleet?

No – 25 + vehicles must be e-filed.