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What is the Air Transportation Excise Tax?

This Federal Excise Tax (FET) applies to both passengers and cargo transported by air and is reported on IRS Form 720, under the “Communication and Air Transportation Taxes” section (IRS Nos. 26, 27, and 28):

Transportation of Persons by Air (IRS No. 26): A 7.5 % percentage tax on the airfare, plus a domestic segment tax of $5.20 per flight segment for the current tax year (2025).

Use of International Air Travel Facilities (IRS No. 27): A fixed tax of $22.90 per person for flights beginning or ending in the U.S.; for domestic segments to/from Alaska or Hawaii, the rate is $11.40 (2025).

Transportation of Property by Air (IRS No. 28): A tax of 6.25% on the amount paid for transporting property by air domestically.

Who pays this tax?

The tax is generally passed onto the end user, meaning passengers or shippers. The service provider - commonly the airline or cargo carrier - collects the tax and remits it to the IRS.

Form 720 - Paper Vs Online

Features Paper Filing Online Filing
(with Simple720)
Speed Months for IRS processing Instant Submission
Approval No immediate Approval Get instant IRS Approval
Errors Higher chance of manual errors Auto error-checking before submission
Errors Higher chance of manual errors Auto error-checking before submission
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Why Choose Simple720 for Filing Your
Air Transportation Excise Tax?

Easy Navigation
The user interface is designed to guide you to the relevant IRS categories (IRS Nos. 26, 27, 28) with clear prompts and intuitive navigation, no tax jargon, just clean, simple choices to get you through the process quickly.
Organized Storage
All your filings, acknowledgments, and payment confirmations are securely stored in the portal. Search, filter, or download prior records in seconds perfect when you’re preparing for audits or reviewing histories.
IRS-Authorized Portal
Simple720 is officially IRS-Authorized for Form 720 e-filing, including Communication and Air Transportation Taxes. You can trust that submissions are compliant, secure, and delivered directly to the IRS correctly every time.

Just a few steps to complete your
Air Transportation Excise Tax Filing Online!

STEP 1
Enter Business Details
Provide key information about your business, including the name, address, phone number, and Employer Identification Number (EIN).
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STEP 2
Tax Information
Navigate to the “Communications and Air transportation Taxes” and select the relevant option between “Transportation of Persons by Air (26)”, “Use of International Air Travel Facilities (27)”,” Transportation of Property by Air (28)”. Provide Date of amounts billed, Date of collection (Assumed), Taxed amount.
STEP 3
Payment Information
Fill in your preferred payment method and review the tax fee amount before completing the transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Passengers and shippers bear the tax cost, but airlines and cargo carriers are responsible for collecting it and filing Form 720 with the IRS.

  • Airfare: 7.5% of ticket price
  • Domestic segments: $5.20 per segment (2025)
  • International facility fee: $22.90 per person, or $11.40 for Alaska/Hawaii connections
  • Air cargo: 6.25% of shipping charges

Yes. Military travel, air ambulance services, and certain helicopter operations are exempt. Some remote locations may also qualify.

You must file quarterly using IRS Form 720. The fastest way is through an IRS-authorized e-file provider like Simple720, which gives instant acknowledgment and digital records.

Late filing or payment can result in IRS penalties and interest. Filing electronically through Simple720 helps reduce risks by ensuring on-time submissions.

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