Just a reminder for you: the highway use tax return is due Aug. 31. Let’s go over what the highway tax covers and who has to pay it.

What Is The Highway Use Tax?

The highway use tax return is a federal tax on highway motor vehicles with a taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. In general, this applies to truck tractors, buses and large semi-trucks. SUVs, vans and pickup trucks typically don’t have to pay this because these weigh less. Read More