Your 2290 form must be filed the month after a taxable vehicle is first used on public highways during the current period. The current period begins July 1 and ends June 30 of the following year. Form 2290 must be filed by the last day of the month following the first month of use. The filing rules apply whether you are paying the tax or reporting suspension of the tax. Annual filings of IRS Form 2290 are typically completed from July 1 through August 31.