How to File HVUT (Form 2290) in
Connecticut
Get the IRS-watermarked Schedule 1 you need to instantly renew your heavy vehicle tags with the Connecticut Commercial Vehicles.
e-File Form 2290 NowWhy Connecticut Requires Form 2290
If you operate a commercial motor vehicle with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more in Connecticut, a Northeastern state, you are subject to the federal Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT). While the IRS collects this tax, the Connecticut Commercial Vehicles enforces it every time you register or renew a heavy vehicle.
The CT DMV Mandate
Under federal law (23 U.S.C. 141), the Connecticut Commercial Vehicles cannot legally issue or renew your commercial vehicle tags—including apportioned plates under the International Registration Plan (IRP)—without seeing an official IRS-stamped Schedule 1 proving you filed Form 2290.
How to Get Your Connecticut Tags Fast
- E-File in Minutes: Instead of mailing paper forms to the IRS, create a Consulics account and e-file your 2290 online.
- Instant Schedule 1: The IRS processes e-files almost instantly. You will receive a digital PDF with the official IRS watermark.
- Take it to CT DMV: Print the watermarked PDF or email it directly to your local Connecticut clerk to instantly secure your tags.
Connecticut Form 2290 facts
- Base jurisdiction
- Connecticut Commercial Vehicles
- Census region
- Northeast
- International border
- None
- State weight or highway use tax
- Connecticut Highway Use Fee (HUF)
Trucking in Connecticut
Connecticut freight runs along Interstate 95 on the Northeast coast and Interstate 91 up the Connecticut River valley. The Port of New Haven is one of New England’s busiest deepwater ports.
Major freight corridors
Key freight hubs
- Hartford
- New Haven
- the Port of New Haven
- Bridgeport
Connecticut registration and permits
Connecticut IRP apportioned registration runs through the Connecticut DMV and applies to commercial vehicles operated in two or more jurisdictions at a gross or combined weight over 26,000 pounds, or with three or more axles.
Oversize and overweight loads are handled by the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Whichever permits you carry, the Connecticut Commercial Vehicles still needs your IRS stamped Schedule 1 on file before it will register or renew a heavy vehicle.
Beyond Form 2290: the Connecticut Highway Use Fee (HUF)
Connecticut charges a Highway Use Fee on heavier multi unit trucks, generally those rated at 26,000 pounds or more. Carriers register for the fee and file monthly returns based on Connecticut miles. It runs alongside Form 2290 and IFTA rather than replacing them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Connecticut DMV accept e-filed Schedule 1s?
Yes. All 50 states, including Connecticut, are federally required to accept the official IRS-watermarked digital PDF provided by authorized e-file providers like Consulics.
What if I travel outside of Connecticut?
If you operate interstate, your Connecticut IRP office will strictly require the Schedule 1 before issuing your apportioned plates.
Does Connecticut charge a state tax on top of Form 2290?
Yes. Beyond the federal Form 2290, Connecticut carriers may owe the Connecticut Highway Use Fee (HUF). Connecticut charges a Highway Use Fee on heavier multi unit trucks, generally those rated at 26,000 pounds or more. Carriers register for the fee and file monthly returns based on Connecticut miles. It runs alongside Form 2290 and IFTA rather than replacing them.
Next Steps to File Your Connecticut HVUT
Compliance Requirements in Other States
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