IRS Form 720
File Your Excise Taxes Quickly & Accurately
IRS Form 720, also known as the Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, is the form businesses use to report and pay excise taxes on certain goods, services, and activities. If your business deals with fuel, air transportation, environmental products, tires, or communications services, you may be required to file Form 720 every quarter.
Filing this form on time is crucial to avoid penalties, interest, and IRS notices.
What is IRS Form 720?
Form 720 is a tax return used by businesses to report federal excise taxes that apply to specific industries and products. Excise taxes are not income taxes – they are special federal taxes placed on particular items such as fuel, chemicals, airline tickets, tires, and telecommunications services.
The IRS requires businesses to file Form 720 each quarter if they produce, sell, or provide taxable goods and services.
Why Filing Form 720 Correctly Matters
Stay compliant with IRS rules
Avoid penalties & interest for late filing
Keep your business records accurate
Protect your business from costly audits
Form 720 Sections We Handle
Part I - Excise Tax Liability
Report your tax owed by IRS number. We match your business activities to the right tax codes automatically.
Part II – Additional Taxes
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research fee.
Sport fishing and archery equipment.
Indoor tanning (10% excise tax).
Foreign insurance excise tax and other specialized taxes.
Schedule A - Excise Tax Liability
Detailed breakdown of taxable items and calculations. Our system does all the math.
Schedule C - Claims
Credits for exported products, returned items, or other adjustments you're entitled to.
Schedule T – Two-Party Exchange Information Reporting
Credits for exported products, returned items, or other adjustments you're entitled to.
Common Excise Taxes Reported on Form 720
Fuel Taxes:
Gasoline, diesel, kerosene, aviation fuel
Tire Taxes:
For motor vehicle tires sold or imported
Environmental Taxes:
Chemicals & ozone depleting substances
Communications Taxes:
Telephone, internet, cable services
Air Transportation Taxes:
Passenger and cargo services
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