Indoor Tanning Excise Tax Filing Online

If you charge customers for UV indoor tanning services you may need to report the federal excise tax and pay it each quarter. eFileExcise720 lets you file online with guided entries and helpful prompts plus secure submission to the IRS.

• IRS authorized e filing portal built for excise returns
• Free account creation with no software download
• Secure data protection for business and customer details
• Simple dashboard navigation plus clear status updates
• Personalized customer support when you need help

Start now from the eFileExcise720 portal: File IRS excise taxes online.

Get started with tanning excise tax filing

The indoor tanning excise tax applies to certain payments for indoor tanning services. If your business collects this tax from customers you can e file your quarterly return in one place.

• Choose the quarter you are filing for
• Enter business information once then reuse it for future quarters
• Report taxable amounts based on your sales records
• Review totals before you transmit
• Receive an electronic acknowledgement after submission

Who owes excise tax on indoor tanning services

This tax generally applies when a customer pays for tanning in a tanning bed booth or similar indoor setup that uses ultraviolet light. Your setup can be in a salon spa gym or other business location.

Common situations that trigger excise tax for indoor tanning services include:

• Per session charges
• Monthly packages that include tanning access
• Membership fees when tanning is included in the price
• Gift cards when they are redeemed for taxable tanning

Situations that often need a closer look include:

• Services that are not UV tanning such as spray tanning
• Mixed packages where tanning is bundled with other services
• Independent contractors who rent a room or booth

Keep clear records on what you sold and how you calculated the taxable base. This makes your return easier to prepare and supports your numbers if the IRS asks.

What to track	Why it matters
Taxable tanning receipts by quarter	Drives the tax calculation for the return
Exempt or non taxable service sales	Helps separate indoor tanning tax from other revenue
Customer invoices and daily sales reports	Supports your amounts during an IRS review
Locations and responsible party	Helps ensure the right business files

What you need before you file

Collecting the right details first helps you finish faster and avoid a rejected return. Most filers can prepare everything from normal point of sale reports.

Gather these items:

• Legal business name address and EIN
• Quarter start date and quarter end date
• Total taxable receipts for indoor tanning services for the quarter
• Any adjustments you need to make for returns or discounts
• Prior quarter filing details if you are correcting an earlier period
• Bank payment details if you plan to pay electronically

Helpful internal documents include a sales summary that shows taxable tanning charges separate from other services. If you offer packages add a short note showing how you split tanning from non tanning items.

How to e file with eFileExcise720

You can file from any modern browser. The system is built to keep steps simple for small salons and for multi location operators.

Use this workflow:

• Create your free account and sign in
• Select the return type and period then add indoor tanning tax details
• Enter your figures carefully and check that totals match your records
• Review the final return copy for accuracy
• Submit through the IRS authorized e file channel

You can keep a copy of your submitted return for your records. If you need to update a filed return later you should file an amendment using the IRS process.

Deadlines payment tips and common mistakes

Federal excise returns are usually filed quarterly. In general the due date is the last day of the month that follows the end of the quarter. Paying on time matters since late filing and late payment can lead to penalties plus interest.

Practical tips:

• Set calendar reminders for each quarter deadline
• Reconcile totals to your point of sale reports before you file
• Keep supporting documents for at least a few years
• File even if you had no taxable receipts when you are required to file

Common mistakes to avoid:

• Reporting gross sales that include non tanning services
• Forgetting to include taxable charges from memberships
• Missing a location that should be included in the same return
• Using estimates without keeping backup reports

You will report the excise tax on indoor tanning services on Form 720.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tanning excise tax? It is a federal excise tax that can apply when customers pay for indoor tanning services using ultraviolet light equipment.

Do I need to file if I only offer spray tanning? Spray tanning is not UV indoor tanning. Review your services and keep documentation that shows what you sell.

How do I know what receipts are taxable? Use your invoices and point of sale reports to separate UV tanning charges from other services then report the taxable totals for the quarter.

Can I file if I operate more than one location? Yes. Track receipts by location then combine them based on how your business is registered for federal excise reporting.

Will eFileExcise720 help if I get stuck while filing? Yes. The platform offers personalized customer support so you can ask questions during the filing process.

What if I need to correct a return later? You may need to amend your return through the IRS amendment process. Keep your original filing copy and the records that support the correction.

Ready to file the indoor tanning excise tax online? Create your free account and submit your return with eFileExcise720 today in just minutes.