Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding local farmers of the crucial requirement to file Form 2290, even if they qualify for an exemption. This applies to vehicles designed and registered for agricultural use, and used more than 50% for farming activities like moving crops, equipment, and supplies. “We get audited on these forms every year,” stated Commissioner Hampton. “Even if you’re exempt, we have to turn them in or show that you’ve already filed for the year. It’s essential for compliance.” To claim the exemption, farmers need to submit Form 2290, marking it as ‘Exempt – Agricultural,’ along with the vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), proof of agricultural registration, and mileage logs or farm-use documentation. A helpful tip: if your agricultural vehicle drives 7,500 miles or less annually on public roads, it most likely qualifies for the exemption. Farmers can find more information and file Form 2290 quickly and easily by visiting the Trucking Tax Center on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website.