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Publication 510 — Excise Taxes · 2026-10-03 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · United States

This publication covers the excise taxes for which you may be liable and which are reported on Form 720 and other forms. It also covers fuel tax credits and refunds. For information on fuel credits against income tax see the instructions for Forms 4136, 6478, or 8864. Only one credit may be taken for each amount of any fuel type.

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Useful Items You may want to see:

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Guidance

720

720 Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return

720-X 720-X Amended Quarterly Federal Excise

Tax Return

730

1363

2290

730 Monthly Tax Return for Wagers

1363 Export Exemption Certificate

2290 Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return

2290(SP) 2290(SP) Declaración del Impuesto sobre

el Uso de Vehículos Pesados en las Carreteras

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