Form 8453 – EX
Form 8453 – EX is an authorization form for excise tax declaration that the taxpayers sign to approve a third-party filer to report the taxes on their behalf while e-filing them online through an IRS-approved e-filing service provider. Form 8453-EX is used to authenticate the electronic filing of Federal Excise Tax forms like
- Form 720 – Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Returns.
- Form 2290 – Highway Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Returns.
- Form 8849 – Refund Claims for Excise Taxes.
Form 8453 – EX is also used to provide the taxpayers’ consent to authorize electronic funds withdrawal for payment of the tax dues reported in the excise tax forms.
While reporting tax returns online with TaxExcise.com, we automatically prepare your Form 8453-EX that you need to print and sign. You can have the copy with you, or you can email/fax it to us. You need to present it to the IRS on demand. Any taxpayer or individual e-filing directly with TaxExcise.com is not required to file an 8453-EX. However, if an accountant or service provider files on your behalf, you must sign an 8453-EX to authorize the transmission with online tax filing. The 8453-EX will be e-filed along with your excise tax forms (2290, 8849 and 720).
FAQs
What is Form 8453 – EX?
Form 8453 - EX is an authorization form to appoint a third-party filer to file the federal excise taxes on behalf of the taxpayer. If you are a taxpayer, you need to sign this form to authorize a service provider to report and pay the excise taxes to the IRS for you.
Who should file Form 8453 – EX?
Tax service providers like Tax preparers, Third-party designees, Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), and Intermediate Service Providers (ISPs) should file Form 8453 – EX to authorize the tax report filings and tax payments on behalf of their clients. The form must contain the client’s signature for approval of the tax payment transmission.
What are all the tax form e-filings that can be authorized using Form 8453 – EX?
Form 8453-EX is used to authorize the electronic filing of Federal Excise Tax forms like
- Form 720 – Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Returns
- Form 2290 – Highway Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Returns
- Form 8849 – Refund Claims for Excise Taxes
Can Form 8453 – EX is used to get the authorization from the client to pay the tax dues on their behalf?
Yes, form 8453 – EX provides the taxpayer’s consent to authorize an electronic funds withdrawal for payment of the taxes owed by your client to the federal government.
Does form 8453 – EX requires an EIN?
Yes, form 8453 – EX needs the EIN of the taxpayer or a business entity that is giving the federal tax reporting responsibilities to a third-party designee. No taxpayers can e-file their taxes online without a valid EIN. If you don’t have an EIN, you need to get it directly from the IRS.