IRS Tax Tip 2021-111, August 2, 2021 The IRS encourages taxpayers who file federal excise taxes to file electronically. The following excise forms can be e-filed: Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes Return; Schedules 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 only Advantages of excise e-file. E-filing excise tax returns is safe, secure, easy, and accurate. Form 720 e-file is convenient, plus taxpayers receive faster service and an acknowledgment from the IRS that the agency accepted their e-filed Form 720. Form 8849 e-file offers faster refunds than through paper filing. Form 8849 Schedules 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 may be e-filed. Form 2290 e-file provides taxpayers their Form 2290 Schedule 1 almost immediately after the IRS receives the e-filed form. Excise tax e-file facts. Only providers who have passed the IRS Assurance Testing System requirements for software developers of electronic IRS Excise returns are listed on the excise tax e-file providers' pages. IRS-approved excise tax e-file providers do charge a fee. This fee is not part of the excise tax payment. Filers must have an Employer Identification Number to e-file excise tax returns. Taxpayers who don't already have an EIN can learn how to apply for one on IRS.gov. Service is available 24/7. Filers reporting 25 or more trucks on Form 2290 must e-file. Paying the excise taxes completes the filing process, and there are multiple ways to pay any excise tax due, including electronic methods. More information: Excise Tax e-file for Forms 720, 2290 and 8849 Frequently Asked Questions — Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes Frequently Asked Questions — Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return e-file FAQs for Truckers Who e-file Subscribe to IRS Tax Tips
