Form 2290 Tax for a 61,000 lb Truck in Michigan
A truck registered at 61,000 lbs taxable gross weight owes $232 in federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax for the 2026–2027 period — the rate is federal, so it's the same in Michigan as everywhere else. File Form 2290 by August 31, 2026 (for July first use) and present the stamped Schedule 1 to register the truck in Michigan.
How the $232 is calculated
HVUT starts at $100 for a 55,000 lb vehicle and adds $22 per 1,000 lbs above that, capping at $550 at 75,000 lbs and over. At 61,000 lbs your annual tax is $232. Logging vehicles pay a reduced rate ($174 at this weight). Mid-year first use prorates by the months remaining in the July–June period.
Filing from Michigan
Form 2290 is filed with the IRS, not the state — e-file from anywhere and the watermarked Schedule 1 arrives within minutes of acceptance. You'll need your EIN (not an SSN), the truck's VIN, and the 61,000 lb weight category. Michigan's registration office then accepts the Schedule 1 as your proof of HVUT payment.
Registered weight vs actual weight
The tax follows your registered (taxable gross) weight — vehicle plus trailer plus maximum load. If you register at a higher category mid-year, file an amendment for the difference; if you typed the wrong weight, that's also an amendment, while a wrong VIN is a free VIN correction.
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