Quick eFile 720!
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?
If Form 720 is filed late, the IRS may assess penalties and interest depending on your situation and whether tax was owed.
Even if you plan to pay separately using an IRS payment system, submitting the return itself is a critical step in restoring compliance.
Prompt filing demonstrates good-faith effort to correct the issue.
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Late filing may trigger a penalty if tax
was due. - Late payment may trigger separate penalties and interest.
- The longer a return remains unfiled, the higher total costs may become
Can You Still File Form 720 Late?
Form 720 is structured by quarter. If you missed a due date , you can still file that specific quarter's return after the deadline.
It is important to distinguish between:
- Late filing - You did not file the return for that quarter at all.
- Amendment (Form 720-X) - You filed the quarter but need to correct errors or reported amounts.
If you already submitted the return and received IRS acknowledgment, you typically use Form 720-X to
amend rather than filing a duplicate return.
How eFileExcise720 Helps with Late Filing
When filing past due, accuracy and proof of submission matter. eFileExcise720 supports late filers by providing:
- IRS-authorized electronic filing
- Secure data handling
- A guided online process structured around Form 720 requirements
- Electronic IRS acknowledgment after acceptance
- Filing support if questions arise during submission
Electronic acknowledgment provides documentation that your return was received.
If tax is owed, payment can typically be made through official IRS electronic payment systems.
Simple Late Filing Process
A past-due Form 720 online:
- Log in or create your account
- Select the specific quarter that was missed
- Enter excise tax details and required schedules
- Review carefully using validation checks
- Submit electronically to the IRS
- Save your acknowledgment for your records
Each unfiled quarter is submitted separately.
When Should You Amend Instead?
Review your records for that quarter, including any IRS acceptance confirmation, before choosing your filing path. If you need to correct an already filed return, use Form 720-X rather than submitting a second Form 720.
Use the correct path based on your situation:
- Late filing - You never submitted the return for that quarter.
- 720-X amendment - You filed the return but later discovered errors in tax amounts, tax codes, or reported information.
Filing Deadlines for Future Quarters
Form 720 is due quarterly. Each return is due by the last day of the month following the end of the quarter:
Q1
January to March
due April 30
Q2
April to June
due July 31
Q3
Q3 July to September
due October 31
Q4
Q4 October to December
due January 31
Keeping future filings on schedule helps avoid repeat penalties.
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If your Form 720 is past due, filing now helps you document compliance, reduce risk, and move forward.
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