The Excise Tax e-File project was initiated to satisfy the IRS' requirement to provide electronic filing of Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, as directed in the American Jobs Creation Act (October 2004). At that time, Excise Tax e-File & Compliance (ETEC) Programs (Form 720, 2290 and 8849) joined the ever-growing-number of tax forms and schedules that can be electronically filed, providing taxpayers the speed and reliability that millions of taxpayers and business owners already enjoy.

Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return is also available for optional electronic filing.  Simply make your selection on the 720 e-file partner's page and join millions of taxpayers enjoying the convenience and ease of on-line filing, immediate acknowledgement of receipt and faster service. 

Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return is available for electronic filing. The electronic version of Form 2290 will improve excise tax processing, expedite refunds, save personal resources (e.g., time & postage) and reduce preparation and processing errors. Schedule 1 will be available almost immediately (once your return is accepted by the IRS) through your software developer/transmitter - no more waiting for it to come in the mail! Taxpayers filing Form 2290 and reporting 25 or more vehicles for any taxable period are required by statute to electronically file their Form 2290 through an IRS-approved software provider. 

FILE YOUR TAXES NOW!
To file your excise forms electronically you will need to select an approved software provider for the tax forms you want to file.   Form 720 provider information can be found on the 720 e-file partner's page.  Form 2290 provider information can be found on the 2290 e-file partner’s page. Form 8849 provider information can be found on the 8849 e-file partner's page.

QUESTIONS? Call the Excise Hotline at 866-699-4096

For Information Pertinent to The Following Audiences, Please Click on The Appropriate Link Below:

• Software Developers/Transmitters

For More Information On Excise Tax, Please Click on The Link Below:

• Excise Tax
• Form 720 - Frequently Asked Questions
• Form 8849 -Frequently Asked Questions