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In 2026, the tanning industry is shifting toward skin health and wellness, with more clients asking about red light and hybrid sessions. As a salon owner, you must decide whether this is a trend or a smart upgrade to keep rooms profitable.

Form 720 is a quarterly report, so each quarter has its distinct deadline. The IRS allows you to file and pay excise taxes quarterly, the last quarter's filing deadline being January 31st. As the Q4 deadline nears, it's vital to make sure the filing is done on time to avoid penalties or additional charges.

If you’re looking for a tax deduction for using a tanning bed, unfortunately, there are no deductions for tanning beds. But there is what’s called the Tanning Excise Tax. This is a federal tax of 10%, and it was created under the Affordable Care Act.

If you’re looking to upgrade your floor or open a new spot in 2026, you’ve probably noticed that the price tags on equipment haven’t stayed still. Buying a tanning bed isn't just about the upfront cost anymore; it’s about how much that bed is going to cost you to run and how fast it can pay itself off.

Salon owners usually look at new tanning beds when growth creates pressure. Bookings stay full. Sessions run back to back. Equipment downtime starts affecting revenue instead of just convenience.

The IRS annual shutdown is a planned system maintenance period that happens every year. During this time, the IRS temporarily stops processing all electronic tax filings. The shutdown usually begins around December 26 and continues until mid-January.

Tanning booths use UV light to create melanin in the skin to give your customers that sun-kissed look. Customers may want to use indoor tanning booths because of aesthetic reasons, to ensure that their tan is maintained throughout the year, or to ensure that they achieve a desired outcome in a controlled environment.

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to prepare for the Form 720 excise tax filing for the quarter 4. For those unfamiliar, Form 720 is a federal tax form used to report and pay various excise taxes imposed by the IRS, including those on fuel, air transportation, and more.

Buying a tanning bed is usually tied to a business decision. Capacity planning, operating costs, space constraints, and long-term maintenance all come into play.

Stand up tanning beds have become a popular choice for modern salons, fitness centres, spas and beauty studios because they offer fast and comfortable tanning. They help customers achieve an even and consistent glow in a short time, making them ideal for businesses with steady customer flow.

Every year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) conducts a scheduled maintenance period for its e-filing platform, Modernized e-File (MeF). During this maintenance window, electronic returns (individual, business, etc.) cannot be submitted via MeF.

Running a tanning business today requires more than just offering a service. Clients expect comfort, results, safety and a pleasant tanning experience. As the industry continues to grow, business owners in 2026 need to focus on reliable tanning beds that offer great performance and long term value.