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Start E-FilingThe Peterbilt 579 is a long haul workhorse, and like any Class 8 tractor it files the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. If you run a 579, filing is quick once you know your weight category.
Does a Peterbilt 579 file Form 2290?
Yes. A 579 pulling a loaded trailer has a taxable gross weight far above the 55,000 pound line, so it files Form 2290 for every tax period it runs on public highways. That holds for both sleeper and day cab configurations once you factor in the trailer and load.
Finding your weight category
The tax is set by taxable gross weight, which combines the tractor, the trailer it customarily pulls, and the heaviest load carried. A fully loaded 579 combination usually reaches the highest IRS weight category and its full annual rate. Use the weight finder below with your real numbers to confirm the exact category before you file.
What to have ready
- An active EIN matched to your legal business name.
- Your Peterbilt 579 VIN.
- Your taxable gross weight category.
- The first used month for this period.
Source
The weight threshold and category rates come from the IRS Instructions for Form 2290 (irs.gov/instructions/i2290). This is general model information, not a reading of your specific truck.
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This article is general information about Form 2290 and the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax, not tax, legal, or financial advice. Rules, rates, deadlines, and procedures change over time, so the details here may be out of date or may not fit your situation. Please confirm anything before you rely on it by checking the current guidance of the IRS or the relevant federal, state, or local agency, or by speaking with a qualified tax professional. Consulics does not guarantee that this information is accurate, complete, or current and is not responsible for actions taken based on it. Being an IRS Authorized e-file provider means Consulics is accepted into the IRS e-file program, not that the IRS endorses Consulics.