Q: How do I send my HVUT (Form 2290) taxes to IRS?

A: You may pay the heavy vehicle us taxes directly through our system using:

(1) Electronic Funds Withdrawal (EFW)

The most popular option, you can choose to have the IRS payment taken directly from a bank account. You just enter in the routing number and bank account number. Just double check and make sure the numbers are correct before you transmit your return to the IRS.

(2) Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) or

An EFTPS account is a tax payment service provided by the US Dept of Treasury. You can enroll in this service for free and once you receive your credentials, you can pay any tax due to the IRS using this system. If you do not have an EFTPS account, visit EFTPS.gov to create a new one. It will take up to 10 days to set up your account.

(3) mail a check or money order

This is a great option if you are hesitant about using your bank routing and account number. The first option is more convenient, but some people still like doing things old school. If you choose this option, you will be emailed a payment voucher after you transmit your return to the IRS.

Then all you will do is print out the payment voucher and mail it in with the check/money order. You want to have the check/money order in the mail as soon as possible, but no later than a week after transmitting the return. Make sure to hold on to the money order stub just in case you need to verify you sent the payment, always good to have some insurance.You must make the check payable to the United States Department of Treasury and send it to the following address

Internal Revenue Service,
P.O.Box 932500,
Louisville, KY 40293-2500.

The payment of HVUT through credit/debit cards has been temporarily suspended by the IRS. Card payments are expected to resume from January 1, 2021.