July 1 is the first day filers may e-file their IRS HVUT Form 2290 Online for the new tax year 2021-22. The deadline for completing your 2290 submission without penalty is August 31. Anyone who files after this deadline, including those resubmitting previously rejected files, will be assessed a penalty on their truck taxes by the IRS. The best way to avoid these issues is to start filing early, but here is some more information for those who haven’t yet filed as the deadline approaches:
HVUT Penalties
If you fail to submit your Form 2290 Online Filing or HVUT payment before the August 31 deadline, the IRS will send you a notice with the penalty. There are instances of the IRS waiving the penalty for extenuating circumstances, though this is rare and shouldn’t be relied upon. The IRS may also issue penalties for making false or fraudulent claims on returns such as misrepresenting the vehicle mileage or gross weight.
Penalty Calculation
Penalties can be costly! The IRS will calculate penalties after reviewing possible reasons for delay. The normal penalty amount is 4.5% of the taxes due after the deadline. Thereafter, the penalty increases each month by 0.5% of the total tax due for up to 5 months. There is also a provision of additional interest of 0.54% per month on the total tax owed.
Effect of late filing on vehicle operation
Don’t delay in filing your taxes or they may affect other areas of your business. The reason you need to complete your 2290 HVUT taxes is so that you can receive updated vehicle tags from the DMV. If you fail to do so, you will be operating your vehicle illegally which can have other severe repercussions, including suspension of your vehicle registration.
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