Form 2290 Tax Rate by Gross Weight
How much HVUT is owed at each weight category
Form 2290 tax scales with a vehicle’s taxable gross weight, ranging from vehicles just over the 55,000 lb threshold up to the $550 maximum at 75,000 pounds or more.
How weight categories work
The IRS groups vehicles into weight categories from A through V, each with its own annual tax amount, increasing as gross weight rises.
The maximum tax
Vehicles at 75,000 pounds or more owe the top annual rate of $550, regardless of how much heavier they are beyond that point.
Logging vehicles
Vehicles used exclusively for transporting harvested forest products qualify for a reduced rate compared to standard categories.
Finding Your Rate
How to determine what you owe.
Rate Calculation Errors
Common weight and rate mistakes
- Assuming a suspended truck needs no filing at all — the return is still required even if no tax is due.
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Calculate Your Tax Rate
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