2026-2027 Tax Year

Prefile Form 2290 for the 2026 to 2027 Tax Year

Get ahead of the season. Submit your Form 2290 now and Consulics transmits it the moment the IRS begins accepting returns for the new period, so you are first in line for your stamped Schedule 1.

Pre-file your 2290 now

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What pre-filing Form 2290 means

Pre-filing lets you prepare and submit your Heavy Vehicle Use Tax return for the upcoming year before the IRS officially opens the new tax period. Consulics holds your completed return securely and transmits it the instant the IRS begins processing, putting your filing at the front of the queue while everyone else is still getting started.

Beat the August rush

Skip the heaviest traffic of the season by getting your return in early, well ahead of the deadline.

Schedule 1 first

Your return is transmitted the moment the IRS opens, so you are among the first to receive a stamped Schedule 1.

Time to fix anything

If a return is rejected over a small mismatch, you have weeks to correct it rather than racing a deadline.

Peace of mind

Lock in your filing now and keep your trucks registered without a last-minute scramble.

How pre-filing works with Consulics

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Prepare your return now
Enter your business details, Employer Identification Number, vehicles, and taxable gross weight for the 2026-2027 period, the same information you would use any time of year.
2
We hold it securely
Consulics safely stores your completed return until the IRS opens the new tax period for processing.
3
We transmit the moment the IRS opens
As soon as the IRS begins accepting returns, your filing is sent automatically, ahead of the seasonal crowd.
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Receive your stamped Schedule 1
Once the IRS accepts the return, your watermarked Schedule 1 is issued and ready to download, typically within minutes of processing.

Mark the dates: the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax period runs July 1 through June 30, and Form 2290 for vehicles in use at the start of the period is due by August 31. Pre-filing simply means you are ready and submitted well before that deadline.

Pre-filing questions, answered

What does it mean to pre-file Form 2290?

Pre-filing means submitting your Form 2290 for the upcoming tax year before the IRS begins accepting returns for that period. Consulics holds your completed return securely and transmits it the moment the IRS opens the new season, so your filing is among the first processed.

Why should I pre-file instead of waiting?

Pre-filing puts you at the front of the line. You avoid the August rush when traffic is heaviest, you have extra time to correct any rejection well before the deadline, and you receive your stamped Schedule 1 as soon as the IRS accepts the return, keeping your registration on schedule.

When is the Form 2290 due date?

The Heavy Vehicle Use Tax period runs from July 1 through June 30. For vehicles in use at the start of the period, the return is due by August 31. Pre-filing simply lets you prepare and submit ahead of that window so nothing is left to the last minute.

When will I get my stamped Schedule 1 if I pre-file?

Your return is transmitted as soon as the IRS begins accepting returns for the new period. Once the IRS accepts it, your watermarked Schedule 1 is issued, typically within minutes of processing, and you can download it right away.