| First used in | File and pay by |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | August 31, 2026 |
| August 2026 | September 30, 2026 |
| September 2026 | November 2, 2026next deadline |
| October 2026 | November 30, 2026 |
| November 2026 | December 31, 2026 |
| December 2026 | February 1, 2027 |
| January 2027 | March 1, 2027 |
| February 2027 | March 31, 2027 |
| March 2027 | April 30, 2027 |
| April 2027 | June 1, 2027 |
| May 2027 | June 30, 2027 |
| June 2027 | August 2, 2027 |
The month of first use also sets how much you pay: a truck first used after July is taxed only for the months left in the period. Price it with the Form 2290 tax calculator, or read the full guide to Form 2290 due dates. Missed one? See what happens after a late Form 2290.
By the last day of the month after the month the vehicle was first used on a public highway during the July-to-June period. Trucks in service in July are due by August 31; a truck first used in October is due by November 30. If the date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline moves to the next business day.
No. The IRS deadline depends only on the month of first use, regardless of when the vehicle's state registration is due.
You can ask the IRS in writing, before the due date, explaining the cause of the delay. An extension of time to file doesn't extend the time to pay the tax.
Yes. Vehicles first used in a different month go on a separate return, due by the end of the month after that month.
IRS Instructions for Form 2290 (Rev. July 2026) — When To File. General information, not tax advice for your situation.
Form 2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax, figured with the IRS TY2026 rate tables (tax period July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027).