FET Tax Overview Back in the day, paying FET taxes (the federal excise tax), along with tarriffs, was the cornerstone of the federal government’s revenue stream. Although the income tax, and especially source withholding of income taxes, changed the picture dramatically, the FET tax is still around, it is still high, and the Treasury Department… Read more »
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IRS Crackdown on Federal Excise Tax for Modified Heavy Trucks
The IRS is always looking for quick ways to collect more money and they’ve found a new target: fleet owners and operators who have dodged the hefty 12% tax on trucks over 33,000 pounds GVWR. If you’re running trucks that were purchased below the 33,000 pound threshold and then modified above that capacity, keep reading… Read more »
