How Much Is Form 2290? The Exact 2026–2027 HVUT Cost by Weight
Straight answer, then the table.
Quick answer
Form 2290 costs $100 to $550 per truck per year, based on the vehicle's taxable gross weight. A 55,000 lb truck pays $100; the maximum is $550 at 75,000 lbs and over, which covers most loaded tractor-trailers. There's no flat fee — it scales with weight.
The 2026–2027 cost table
| Taxable gross weight | Annual HVUT |
| --- | --- |
| 55,000 lbs | $100 |
| 60,000 lbs | $210 |
| 65,000 lbs | $320 |
| 70,000 lbs | $430 |
| 75,000 lbs and up | $550 (max) |
Each 1,000 lbs over 55,000 adds $22, until the $550 cap. Logging vehicles (hauling forest products only) pay reduced rates — about 75% of these amounts.
What a typical truck pays
A standard five-axle semi registered at 80,000 lbs pays the $550 maximum. Most owner-operators land here.
When it's less
- Mid-year first use: the tax is prorated. A truck first used in October owes about 9/12 of the annual amount.
- Low mileage (≤5,000 mi, 7,500 agricultural): $0 tax as a suspended vehicle — but you still file.
What's NOT included
The $100–$550 is the IRS tax only. An e-file provider charges a separate service fee to transmit your return. And it has nothing to do with your state registration, IFTA, or UCR — those are separate costs.
Get your exact figure for your weight in the Form 2290 calculator — it handles proration and suspended vehicles automatically.