IRS Wants Feedback on Fuel Report Filing Extensions and Forms
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The IRS wants your thoughts on how it collects info from carriers and terminal operators, plus requests for extra time to file certain reports. If you’re involved in these reports, this could affect how and when you submit paperwork, but no new fees are mentioned. Comments are due by June 8, 2026, so don’t miss your chance to weigh in!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Ongoing ExSTARS Monthly Reporting Burden
If you are a bulk transport carrier or terminal operator in the motor fuel system, you must continue monthly reporting using Form 720-CS or Form 720-TO for receipts and disbursements of liquid products. The IRS estimates 544,380 responses, each taking about 4 hours 39 minutes, for a total annual burden of 2,530,383 hours; this action is an extension of a previously approved collection with no change.
30-Day Filing Extension Option
Businesses that file ExSTARS information reports (Form 720-CS or Form 720-TO) can use Form 8809-EX to request a 30-day extension of time to file those reports. The notice clarifies that Form 8809-EX is the approved method to seek a 30-day extension.
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