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Filing Information For Excise Taxes

Instructions on Extended Fuel Tax Credits
The American Taxpayer Relief Act, enacted Jan. 2, 2013, retroactively extends certain fuel tax credits that expired at the end of 2011. These include the biodiesel mixture credit, biodiesel credit, alternative fuel credit and alternative fuel mixture credit. Generally, eligible taxpayers can now claim these credits on their federal excise tax returns, and if the credits exceed their excise tax liability, the excess can be claimed as a refund or income tax credit. Note: Until further notice, any form claiming these credits must be filed on paper.

Trucking Tax Center
The links on this page provide information such as tax tips and trends and statistics for the trucking industry.

e-file Form 2290
Describes how to e-file the 2290, excise tax for truckers

Excise Tax
The Excise Tax Web pages contain information associated with the manufacture, sales or consumption of certain commodities. Excise Tax has several general tax programs and one of the major components is motor fuel. These pages will assist you in finding out information about the various programs, databases, and activities within Excise Tax.

Private Foundation Excise Taxes
Overview of private foundation excise taxes under Chapter 42 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 26-Feb-2013