Category Archives: Other Tax Products

Claims for Refund of Excise Taxes – Form 8849

The IRS has recently added fraud involving the fuel tax credit to the list of frivolous tax claims being put forth by individuals and businesses. The credit has very defined criteria and applies generally to farmers and fisherman who use fuel for off-highway business purposes. There are some individuals who are trying to claim the credit when in fact their occupation or income level makes the claim unreasonable. If you attempt to claim a tax credit or refund, and it is not justified, you can be liable for up to $5,000 in penalties.

The tax credit is a possibility under the right, and narrowly defined circumstances. Basically, it works like this:

A federal excise tax is imposed on gasoline ($.184 per gallon), clear diesel fuel ($.244 per gallon), and clear kerosene ($.244 per gallon). The amount of these taxes may be credited or refunded if these fuels are used in many types of off-road uses. Common off-road uses include use as heating oil, use in stationary engines, use in non-highway vehicles, and use in separate engines mounted on highway vehicles. Continue reading →

Tax Credit for Form 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax payers

If you are paying the Heavy Use Tax (IRS Form 2290) and plan to sell your truck during the tax period, you can apply for a credit – meaning you’ll get a pro-rated portion of the tax back.

Sold Truck Credit:

In previous years, you had to pay the $550 tax and if you sold your truck during the tax period, you did not get anything back. You could provide the form to the person you sold the truck to so that they didn’t have to pay the tax in addition to what you already paid. But once you paid the tax, your money was gone. Continue reading →

Quarterly Excise Tax Return, Form 720

Form 720 is a quarterly excise tax return that some, but not all, businesses must file with the Internal Revenue Service. According to the IRS, “Excise taxes are taxes paid when purchases are made on a specific good, such as gasoline. Excise taxes are often included in the price of the product. There are also excise taxes on activities, such as on wagering or on highway usage by trucks.” If you accrue excise taxes in the course of doing business, you should know the rules on filing 720 taxes. Continue reading →

10-PERCENT EXCISE TAX FOR INDOOR TANNING SERVICES

IF YOUR BUSINESS OFFERS ULTRAVIOLET TANNING SERVICES… WE HAVE A REMINDER FOR YOU.

THE FIRST QUARTERLY PAYMENT FOR THE NEW 10-PERCENT EXCISE TAX FOR INDOOR TANNING SERVICES IS DUE NOVEMBER 1ST.

THIS IS BECAUSE OF A NEW LAW THAT WENT INTO EFFECT JULY 1ST, 2010

NOW… THERE IS A LIMITED EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN QUALIFIED PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES THAT OFFER INDOOR TANNING SERVICES.

THE TAX DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PAID ON MEMBERSHIP FEES TO QUALIFIED PHYSICAL FITNESS FACILITIES THAT OFFER INDOOR TANNING SERVICES AS AN INCIDENTAL SERVICE TO MEMBERS… PROVIDED THE FACILITY DOESN’T SELL TANNING SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Continue reading →