Is it that you are only paying taxes without understanding what actually you are paying for? Tanning tax in form 720 is one of the tax returns that not many taxpayers tend to understand. However, reading this blog can help them gain some information on indoor tanning tax available in form 720 returns.

Understanding Indoor Tanning Tax:

Indoor tanning tax is a kind of excise tax imposed on individuals who use the service to reduce skin tanning. Similar to communication and air transportation excise taxes, indoor tanning tax in form 720 is ‘collected excise tax’ and is acquired at the time of making payment. Moreover, the person who receives the payment is known as the ‘collector’. For a better understanding, this tax is employed on electronic products having ultraviolet lamps and designed to safeguard individuals from the irradiation caused due to ultraviolet rays. Therefore, the amount paid for purchasing creams, lotions, etc. to reduce skin tanning is not subjected to indoor tanning tax.

As mentioned above, indoor tanning tax is a kind of excise tax collected by individuals offering the service. This tax not applicable on undesignated payment cards or gift cards usually exchanged for goods and services but not necessarily indoor tanning services. Moreover, in case the provider does not receive the payment for offering the services, then he or she is liable for paying the tax return.

Knowing the Filing Requirements:

This excise tax is a part of form 720, which is paid quarterly and the due date is 30 days after the end of every quarter. This tax should be reported on Part II of the excise tax form on IRS. No.140.

Find the clear dates to File and pay Your Tanning taxes by Form 720 :

April 30- To report tax collected in Jan., Feb. and March
July 31- To report tax collected in April, May and June
October 31-To report tax collected in July, Aug. and Sept.
January 31- To report tax collected in Oct., Nov. and Dec. of the prior year

Exemptions for Indoor Tanning Tax Services:

• Photo-therapy Service:

Licensed medical professionals offering photo-therapy services are not liable to pay indoor tanning tax. Moreover, the services should be performed by a licensed medical practitioner. Therefore, if a patient is advised photo-therapy services but, if he or she takes the treatment from a private salon, then the person is liable to tax payment. This service is useful for treating patients having problems such as acme, sleeping disorder, neonatal jaundice, etc.

• Qualified Physical Fitness Facility:

This is a facility where a company provides equipment to its members to help them exercise and maintain physical fitness. However, businesses should keep in mind that indoor tanning services are not a part of their business and if so they would be liable for indoor tanning tax.  It is not only important to pay taxes but understanding them is important too.

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