Pre-file Form 2290 for Tax Year 2021-22
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What is pre-filing of form 2290? 
● Pre-filing is the process of filing your heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax 
return ahead of the 2290 filing season. 
● Pre-filing for the tax period of 2021-2022 will start on May 1st, 2021 and 
ends on June 30th, 2021. 
● Pre-filing speeds up the acceptance of your e-filed 2290 return during 
the peak filing season when thousands of truckers rush to file their tax 
returns with the IRS. 
Note: 
Your submission for the Tax Year 2021-2022 will be processed after July 1st, 
2021, when the IRS officially starts accepting returns and issuing 
Form 2290 Schedule 1 for the new filing year.
What are the benefits of pre-filing form 2290?
● Pre-filing saves you time and helps you avoid rush hours during peak 
filing season
● By filing early, you can steer clear of IRS penalties and late filing charges 
 
● You will get more time to save money for your HVUT tax when you pre-
file
● You will receive your IRS-stamped Schedule 1 copy before everyone 
else 
● Even if your 2290 return gets rejected, you will be able to make 
corrections and retransmit it without incurring penalties
● You will get plenty of time to cross-check details, clarify doubts, and 
review your submission 
What are the benefits of pre-filing form 2290?
● The IRS servers experience technical issues during peak filing season, 
which could delay your form filing. You can avoid such issues when you 
pre-file your form.
● Pre-filing allows you to plan ahead and collect the necessary information 
for filing your return. 
Pre-file your form 2290 on eForm2290.com 
● Step 1: Login/Register for an eForm2290 account
● Step 2: Add Business Information & EIN
● Step 3: Choose ‘Form 2290 pre-file tax year 
● Step 4: Enter vehicle information
● Step 5: Pay the service fee & submit the pre-filed return
Details required to pre-file form 2290
1. Business name
2. Employer Identification Number (EIN) 
3. Address (as per SS-4 form) 
4. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
5. Taxable gross weight of your vehicle 
6. Total number of vehicles being reported
7. Tax period for which you are filing 
8. First Used Month (FUM) of your vehicle 
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