Staying on top of Form 2290 due dates ensures you avoid IRS penalties and DMV delays. Filing and paying your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) on time keeps your truck road-legal and tags in good standing. Here’s a full guide to 2025 deadlines, local filing reminders, and tips to stay ahead.
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Main Filing Window: July 1 – August 31, 2025
The IRS opens 2025 Form 2290 filing on July 1 and the deadline is August 31. That’s your annual window to e-file, pay HVUT, and receive your IRS-stamped Schedule 1. Filing during this period ensures your trucks—especially those with gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more—remains compliant across all 50 states.
Why You Should File Early
- Avoid DMV delays in states like California, Texas, and New York, where Schedule 1 proof is required to renew plates.
- Sidestep the last-minute rush—IRS systems get overloaded by late August.
- Fix issues swiftly—early filers get more time to correct VIN, EIN, or weight errors before DMVs enforce deadlines.
Vehicle-Specific Deadlines: First-Used Month (FUM)
Form 2290 isn’t just for the July–August window—newly used trucks must be filed based on their first highway use.
| First-Used Month | Filing Due Date |
| July 2025 | August 31, 2025 |
| August 2025 | September 30, 2025 |
| September 2025 – June 2026 | Last day of the following month |
Registering in August? Don’t miss the September 30 deadline for new trucks first used in August.
State-Level DMV Tips
- Florida & Georgia: DMV may require scanned Schedule 1 for tag renewals—upload early!
- Pennsylvania & Illinois: Online filing helps avoid in-person delays.
- Ohio & Minnesota: Commercial vehicle renewals are not processed without a valid stamped Schedule 1.
How Truck2290.com Simplifies 2025 Filing
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- Real-time deadline reminders
- First-used month & weight guidance
- Instant IRS Schedule 1 delivery after acceptance
- Free VIN corrections and support
- Fleet-friendly bulk filing via upload templates
From individual owner-operators in California to fleets in Illinois, Truck2290.com streamlines the process statewide.
Avoid Penalties & Stay Road-Ready
Late filing incurs a 4.5% IRS penalty per month, up to 22.5%. Missing Schedule 1 deadlines can also halt registration and increase downtime.
File early, file right, and file through Truck2290.com to meet every 2025 Form 2290 due date—no stress, no fines.Ready to e-file? Get started now at Truck2290.com and get your 2025 Schedule 1 today.