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Issue Number:? Tax Tip 2022-116
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*Basic things all businesses should know about excise tax *
Excise tax is an indirect tax on specific goods, services and activities. Federal excise tax is usually imposed on the sale of things like fuel, airline tickets, heavy trucks and highway tractors, indoor tanning, tires, tobacco and other goods and services.
Businesses that are subject to excise tax generally must file a Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return [ [link removed] ] to report the tax to the IRS.
This tax is commonly included in the cost of the product. While the end consumer doesn?t usually see the excise tax [ [link removed] ] on their receipt, it may be charged at the time of
* Import
* Sale by the manufacturer
* Sale by the retailer
* Use by the manufacturer or consumer
Many excise taxes go into trust funds for projects related to the taxed product or service, such as highway and airport improvements. Excise taxes are independent of income taxes. Often, the retailer, manufacturer or importer must pay the excise tax to the IRS and file the Form 720.
Some excise taxes are collected by a third party. The third party then sends the tax to the IRS and files the Form 720. For example, the tax on an airline ticket generally is paid by the purchaser and collected by the airline.
*When to file*
Businesses must file the form for each quarter of the calendar year. Here are the due dates:
* Quarter 1 ? January, February, March: deadline, April 30
* Quarter 2 ? April, May, June: deadline, July 31
* Quarter 3 ? July, August, September: deadline, Oct. 31
* Quarter 4 ? October, November, December: deadline, Jan. 31
If the deadline for filing a tax return falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the due date is the next business day.
*How to file*
The IRS does accept paper excise tax returns. However, electronic filing is strongly encouraged, when possible. To make this process easier for taxpayers, the contact information for all approved e-file transmitters [ [link removed] ] of excise forms is listed on IRS.gov. Businesses can submit forms online 24 hours a day.
When businesses e-file, they get confirmation that the IRS received their form. Also, e-filing reduces processing time and errors. To electronically file, business taxpayers will have to pay the provider's fee for online submission.
*The excise tax forms available for electronic filing are*:
Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return [ [link removed] ]
Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax [ [link removed] ]
Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes, Schedules 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 [ [link removed] ]
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