The air transportation excise tax is a federal excise tax imposed on businesses and operators providing air transportation who are required to report and remit this tax quarterly using IRS Form 720.
The air transportation excise tax applies to amounts paid for taxable air transportation, including passenger airfare and certain aviation services. In the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), the sections governing the air transportation excise tax are IRC Sections 4261 and 4721, which apply to both private and commercial aircraft under specific conditions.
Efile720 provides an efficient, IRS-authorized method for filing your air transportation excise taxes.
E-File Form 720
The purpose of the air transportation excise tax is to fund federal aviation infrastructure and related programs.
Revenue collected supports:
This tax must be paid by any applicable air carrier, charter operator, and certain aircraft operators.
IRS-authorized e-file
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Supports all applicable air transportation excise tax codes
Built-in validations to reduce filing errors
Secure online payment
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Faster processing than paper filing
Step-by-step guided Form 720 preparation
Automatic tax calculations for accuracy
Instant acknowledgment from the IRS
Access to prior filings and payment history
Reduced compliance risk and administrative effort
| Feature | Efile720 | Traditional Filing / Other Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| IRS Authorization | Yes | Not always |
| Excise Tax-Focused Platform | Yes | General tax software |
| Automated Tax Calculations | Yes | Manual or limited |
| Real-Time Error Checks | Yes | Minimal |
| Secure IRS E-File Submission | Yes | Paper or delayed e-file |
| Dedicated Form 720 Support | Yes | Limited or unavailable |
Form 720 must be filed quarterly. The standard due dates are:
| Quarter | Reporting Period | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | January - March | April 30 |
| Q2 | April - June | July 31 |
| Q3 | July - September | October 31 |
| Q4 | October - December | January 31 |
Late filings may trigger IRS penalties and interest.
Designed specifically for Federal Excise Tax compliance for air transportation excise tax filers, Efile720 provides speed, accuracy, and peace of mind for filers. Whether you are a regular, seasonal, or intermittent air transportation excise tax filer, Efile720 will assist in meeting all IRS obligations promptly and accurately.
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