Userid: SD_QVLBB DTD instrx Leadpct: 0% Pt. size: 9 o Draft o Ok to Print PAGER/XML Fileid: ...esktop\2010 Products\XML Files\Instructions Form 720-CS\I720CS.xml (Init. & date) Page 1 of 7 Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) 17:03 - 26-AUG-2010 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Department of the Treasury Instructions for Form Internal Revenue Service 720-CS (September 2010) Carrier Summary Report Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless How To Complete Form 720-CS otherwise noted. Below are suggestions that will allow the IRS to process the submitted forms in the most economical manner: Reminders 1. If you need additional forms or schedules, you may use These instructions are for paper filers. Electronic filing is photocopies. required for each return reporting 25 or more transactions a 2. Although handwritten forms are acceptable, the IRS month. However, all taxpayers are encouraged to electronically prefers that you type or machine print data entries using 10 file. File Form 720-CS electronically through the Excise pitch (pica) or 12 pitch (elite) black type. Use block print, not Summary Terminal Activity Reporting System (ExSTARS). For script characters. Insert data in the middle of the blocks not more information on e-file and ExSTARS, visit the Internal touching other printing and guidelines, and take other measures Revenue Service (IRS) website at www.irs.gov/excise. Also, to guarantee a dark black, clear, sharp image. see Pub. 3536, Motor Fuel Excise Tax EDI Guide. 3. Do not enter 0 (zero) or “None” in data entry boxes when no entry is required. Leave the boxes blank unless the instructions specifically require that you enter a 0 (zero). General Instructions Substitute Form 720-CS Purpose of Form If you want to prepare and use a substitute Form 720-CS, see Use Form 720-CS if you are a bulk transport carrier to report Pub. 1167, General Rules and Specifications for Substitute monthly receipts and disbursements of all liquid products at a Forms and Schedules. If your substitute Form 720-CS is storage location designated by a facility control number (FCN). approved, the form approval number must be printed in the A liquid product is any liquid that is transported in or out of lower left margin of each substitute form you file with the IRS. storage at a terminal or any other facility. See Table 2. Product Codes on page 5. Extension of Time To File First time request for a 30 day extension will be granted, if Who Must File received in writing on or before the due date of the report. Additional extensions may be considered if received prior to the Form 720-CS is required to be filed by bulk transport carriers due date of the return. Send your request to: (barges, ships, and pipelines) who receive or deliver reportable liquid products in or out of storage at a terminal, or any other Internal Revenue Service location designated by an FCN. Attn: Excise Unit Pipelines only file receipt or delivery transactions at an Stop 5701G approved terminal. Cincinnati, OH 45999 Requests may also be faxed to (859) 669-5788. When To File Form 720-CS must be filed monthly. The report is due the last Corrected Returns day of the month following the month in which the transaction If you filed a return with the IRS and later discover you made an occurs. error, you must correct it as soon as possible. If you filed your return electronically, see Pub. 3536 for instructions. If any due date for filing a return falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, you may file the return on the next business When making a correction to a paper filed return, you must day. send in the first page of Form 720-CS and the schedule(s) that needs to be corrected with the “Void” box checked. Identify the Send your information return to the IRS using the U.S. transaction you are correcting, either by highlighting or Postal Service or a designated private delivery service to meet attaching an explanation. Then, complete another first page of the “timely mailing as timely filing/paying” rule. See Private Form 720-CS along with the corrected schedule(s) with the Delivery Services on page 2. “Corrected” box checked. On the corrected schedule(s), only enter the information for the transaction you are correcting. Where To File Recordkeeping Mail Form 720-CS to: Keep copies of information returns you have filed with the IRS or the data to reconstruct them for at least 3 years from the date Internal Revenue Service of the return. Your records must be available at all times for Attn: Excise Unit inspection by the IRS. Stop 5701G Cincinnati, OH 45999 Penalty Send the forms in a flat mailing (not folded). Do not staple, tear, Failure to file correct information returns by the due date. or tape any of these forms. If you are sending a large number of If you fail to file a correct information return by the due date and forms in conveniently sized packages, write your name and EIN you cannot show reasonable cause, you may be subject to a on each package and number the packages consecutively. penalty. The penalty applies if you fail to file timely, you fail to Postal regulations require forms and packages to be sent by include all information required to be shown on a return, or you First-Class Mail. include incorrect information on a return. The penalty also Cat. No. 54364R |
Page 2 of 7 Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) 17:03 - 26-AUG-2010 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. applies if you report an incorrect employer identification number To find the number, go to www.irs.gov/localcontacts or look in (EIN) or fail to report an EIN where required. the phone book under United States Government, Internal Revenue Service. Private Delivery Services • TTY/TDD equipment. If you have access to TTY/TDD You can use certain private delivery services designated by the equipment, call 1-800-829-4059 to ask tax questions or to order IRS to meet the “timely mailing as timely filing/paying” rule for forms and publications. tax returns and payments. These private delivery services • TeleTax topics. Call 1-800-829-4477 to listen to pre-recorded include only the following: messages covering various tax topics. DHL Express (DHL): DHL Same Day Service. • Refund information. To check the status of your 2010 refund, • Federal Express (FedEx): FedEx Priority Overnight, FedEx call 1-800-829-1954 during business hours or 1-800-829-4477 •Standard Overnight, FedEx 2Day, FedEx International Priority, (automated refund information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). and FedEx International First. Wait at least 72 hours after the IRS acknowledges receipt of United Parcel Service (UPS): UPS Next Day Air, UPS Next your e-filed return, or 3 to 4 weeks after mailing a paper return. •Day Air Saver, UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS 2nd Day Air A.M., UPS If you filed Form 8379 with your return, wait 14 weeks (11 Worldwide Express Plus, and UPS Worldwide Express. weeks if you filed electronically). Have your 2010 tax return available so you can provide your social security number, your The private delivery service can tell you how to get written filing status, and the exact whole dollar amount of your refund. proof of the mailing date. Refunds are sent out weekly on Fridays. If you check the status of your refund and are not given the date it will be issued, Private delivery services cannot deliver items to P.O. please wait until the next week before checking back. CAUTION! boxes. You must use the U.S. Postal Service to mail any Other refund information. To check the status of a prior year item to an IRS P.O. box address. •refund or amended return refund, call 1-800-829-1954. Evaluating the quality of our telephone services. To How To Get Tax Help ensure IRS representatives give accurate, courteous, and You can call the IRS toll free at 1-800-829-4933 for answers to professional answers, we use several methods to evaluate the your questions about completing Form 720-CS, excise tax quality of our telephone services. One method is for a second information, or obtaining an employer identification number. IRS representative to listen in on or record random telephone You can get excise tax information on the IRS website at calls. Another is to ask some callers to complete a short survey www.irs.gov/excise. at the end of the call. Contacting your Taxpayer Advocate. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is an independent organization within the IRS Mail. You can send your order for forms, instructions, whose employees assist taxpayers who are experiencing and publications to the address below. You should economic harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems receive a response within 10 days after your request is that have not been resolved through normal channels, or who received. believe that an IRS system or procedure is not working as it Internal Revenue Service should. 1201 N. Mitsubishi Motorway Bloomington, IL 61705-6613 You can contact the Taxpayer Advocate Service by calling toll-free 1-877-777-4778 or TTY/TDD 1-800-829-4059 to see if DVD for tax products. You can order Publication 1796, you are eligible for assistance. You can also call or write to your IRS Tax Products DVD, and obtain: local taxpayer advocate, whose phone number and address are listed in your local telephone directory and in Publication 1546, • Current year forms, instructions, and publications. Taxpayer Advocate Service - Your Voice at the IRS. You can • Prior year forms, instructions, and publications. file Form 911, Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order, or • Tax Map: an electronic research tool and finding aid. ask an IRS employee to complete it on your behalf. For more • Tax law frequently asked questions. information, go to www.irs.gov/advocate. • Tax Topics from the IRS telephone response system. • Internal Revenue Code—Title 26 of the U.S. Code. Internet. You can access IRS.gov, 24 hours a day, 7 • Fill-in, print, and save features for most tax forms. days a week, to: • Internal Revenue Bulletins. • Toll-free and email technical support. • Download forms, instructions, and publications; • Two releases during the year. • Order IRS products online; – The first release will ship the beginning of January 2011. • Research your tax questions online; – The final release will ship the beginning of March 2011. • • •fewotherViewUseSearchyears;officialtheInternalpublicationsonlineguidance;RevenueInternalonlineRevenueBulletinsby topic(IRBs)Code,or keyword;publishedRegulations,in theandlast(plusServicefee)Purchaseoracall$6(NTIS)handling1-877-233-6767theatDVDwww.irs.gov/cdordersfee).from Nationaltoll free toTechnicalbuy forthe$30DVDInformation(no handlingfor $30 • Sign up to receive local and national tax news by email; and • Get information on starting and operating a small business. Phone. Many services are available by phone. Specific Instructions Name and Address • Ordering forms, instructions, and publications. Call Include the suite, room, or other unit number after the street 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676) to order current-year address. forms, instructions, and publications, and prior-year forms and instructions. You should receive your order within 10 days. P.O. Box • Asking tax questions. Call the IRS with your tax questions at If the post office does not deliver mail to the street address and 1-800-829-1040. you have a P.O. box, show the box number instead of the street • Solving problems. You can get face-to-face help solving tax address. problems every business day in IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers. An employee can explain IRS letters, request Foreign Address adjustments to your account, or help you set up a payment Enter the information in the following order: city, province or plan. Call your local Taxpayer Assistance Center for an state, and country. Follow the country’s practice for entering the appointment. postal code. Do not abbreviate the country’s name. -2- Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) |
Page 3 of 7 Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) 17:03 - 26-AUG-2010 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Contact Information Note. An import is only reported when the product is first Enter the name, daytime telephone number, fax number, and entered into the US. Fuel is no longer characterized as an email address for the person who should be contacted to import after the fuel product enters the US. discuss this information return. Liquid product. Any liquid that is transported into storage at any facility. Liquid products are specifically identified and Identification Numbers reported separately by their product codes listed in Table 2. Product Codes on page 5. Product code 122 is used for any Employer Identification Number (EIN) unlisted liquid that is used for blending into other products. Enter your EIN. If you do not have an EIN, use Form SS-4, Product code 092 is used for other unlisted liquids. Application for Employer Identification Number, to apply for one. Mode codes. The table below lists the mode codes. You can get this form at Social Security Administration offices or by calling 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). You can Table 1. Mode codes apply for an EIN online or by telephone, fax, or mail. See the Instructions for Form SS-4 for more information. If you have B barge IB import by barge EB export by barge applied for an EIN but you do not have your EIN by the time you S ship (Great Lake or IS import by ship ES export by ship must file your information return, enter “Applied for” in any ocean) space where your EIN must be entered. PL pipeline IP import by pipeline EP export by Form 637 Registration Number pipeline Enter the assigned IRS number. Regulations sections 48.4101-1(c)(1)(iii)(iv)(vi) and (vii) require pipeline operators, Net gallons. Liquid product measured in U.S. gallons position holders, terminal operators, and vessel operators to be corrected to a temperature of 60 °Fahrenheit or 15 °Celsius and registered by the IRS. If you do not have a registration number, to a pressure of 14.7 pounds per square inch (psi). use Form 637, Application for Registration (For Certain Excise Terminal. A taxable fuel storage and distribution facility that is Tax Activities). Form 637 has information on how to apply for a supplied by pipeline or vessel and from which liquid products, registration number. such as taxable fuel, may be removed at a rack. However, the Carrier and Consignor Names and EINs term does not include any facility at which gasoline blendstocks are used in the manufacture of products other than finished EINs are used to associate and verify transactions you report to gasoline and from which no gasoline is removed. Also, the term the IRS. Therefore, it is important that you furnish correct does not include any facility where finished gasoline, undyed names and EINs for carriers and consignors on the forms sent diesel fuel, or undyed kerosene is stored if the facility is to the IRS. operated by a taxable fuel registrant and all such taxable fuel You may use Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification stored at the facility has been previously taxed under section Number and Certification, or your own form, to request an EIN 4081 upon removal from a refinery or terminal. from a carrier or a consignor. You may be subject to a penalty Transport carriers (bulk). Includes pipelines, barges, or ships for an incorrect or missing EIN on an information return. See transporting reportable liquid products to or from facilities. Bulk Penalty on page 1. You are required to maintain the transport carriers do not report crude oil movements. confidentiality of information obtained on a Form W-9 relating to the taxpayer’s identity and you may use such information only Vessel official number. A number assigned by the U.S. to comply with filing these information returns. Coast Guard for domestic vessels (generally, wholly owned by a U.S. citizen). For more information go to http://www.st.nmfs. Note. Foreign persons may use the appropriate Form W-8. noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/index.html. For international ships, an See the Instructions for the Requester of Forms W-8BEN, International Maritime Organization (IMO) number is used W-8ECI, W-8EXP, and W-8IMY. (issued by Lloyd’s Register – Fairplay, Ltd. on behalf of the IMO at http://www.imonumbers.Lrfairplay.com). Signature Form 720-CS must be signed by a person who has authority to Part II.Transactions for the Month sign. Part II is used to report a monthly summary of the receipts and disbursements from FCNs by product code. Definitions Use only the product codes listed in Table 2. Product Approved terminal. A terminal (see Terminal definition below) ! Codes on page 5. that is operated by a taxable fuel registrant that is a terminal CAUTION operator. Schedule A. Carrier Receipts From a Facility Consignor. The person that hires the carrier to transport liquid product. Use this schedule to report each receipt of reportable liquid product at a facility. A separate Schedule A must be used for Exports. Reportable products leaving the US. Only the mode each facility and product code. codes listed are allowed. For example, EB, ES, or EP (for pipeline). Reporting the destination country is optional. See Line 1 Table 3. Abbreviations on page 6. Enter the product code from Table 2 on page 5. Product code Facility control number (FCN). A number that designates a 122 (blending components, other) includes gasoline storage location within the motor fuel, renewable fuel blendstocks as defined in Regulations section 48.4081-1(c)(3)(i) production, or the bulk transfer/terminal system. Facilities but not listed in the product code table. include approved terminals (TCN), biodiesel production facilities Line 2 (BCN), or ethanol production facilities (ECN). The list of facilities can be found at www.irs.gov/excise. Column (a). Enter the EIN of the company hiring the carrier. Gross gallons. The total product measured in U.S. gallons Column (b). Enter the name of the company hiring the carrier. without temperature or barometric adjustments. Column (c). Enter the code from Table 1 on page 3. Imports. Reportable liquid products entered into the US by an Column (d). If the mode code in column (c) is either a barge importer of record/enterer. Only the following mode codes listed (B, IB, or EB) or a ship (S, IS, or ES), enter the vessel official are allowed. For example, IB, IS, or IP (for pipeline). Reporting number. the country of origin is optional. See Table 3. Abbreviations on Column (e). Enter the date from the document in column (e) page 6. (mmddyyyy). Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) -3- |
Page 4 of 7 Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) 17:03 - 26-AUG-2010 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Column (f). Enter the identifying number from the document its regulations require you to file an information return with the provided by the terminal operator to the carrier that reflects the IRS. Form 720-CS is used to report the information. Section details of the transaction. This could be a bill of lading, 6109 requires you to provide your taxpayer identification manifest, inspection report, or other shipping document. Both number. Routine uses of tax information include giving it to the the carrier and terminal operator must report the same Department of Justice for civil and criminal litigation, and to document number. cities, states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Column (g). Enter the actual net gallons received from the commonwealths and possessions for use in administering their facility. tax laws. We may also disclose this information to foreign countries pursuant to tax treaty and federal and state agencies Schedule B. Carrier Deliveries to a Facility to enforce federal nontax criminal laws and to combat terrorism. Use this schedule to report each delivery of reportable liquid If you fail to provide this information in a timely manner, you products to an FCN. A separate Schedule B must be used for may be subject to penalties. each FCN and each product code. You are not required to provide the information requested on Facility Name/Number (FCN). Enter the facility name and a form that is subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act unless FCN. the form displays a valid OMB control number. Books or Line 1 records relating to a form or its instructions must be retained as long as their contents may become material in the Enter the product code from Table 2. Product Codes on page 5. administration of any Internal Revenue law. Generally, tax Line 2 returns and return information are confidential, as required by section 6103. Column (a). Enter the EIN of the company hiring the carrier. The time needed to complete and file these forms will vary Column (b). Enter the name of the company hiring the carrier. depending on individual circumstances. The estimated average Column (c). Enter the mode code from Table 1. Mode codes times are: on page 3. Column (d). If the mode code in column (c) is either a barge Preparing, (B, IB, or EB) or a ship (S, IS, or ES), enter the vessel official copying, number. Form Recordkeeping Learningthe law oraboutandassembling,sending the Column (e). Enter the date from the document in column (f) the form form to the IRS (mmddyyyy). 720-CS 16 hr., 2 min. 30 min. 45 min. Column (f). Enter the identifying number from the document If you have comments concerning the accuracy of these time provided by the carrier to the terminal operator when the estimates or suggestions for making this form simpler, we product is delivered to the facility that reflects the details of the would be happy to hear from you. You can write to the Internal transaction. This could be the facility receipts document, Revenue Service, Tax Products Coordinating Committee, pipeline ticket number, barge ticket number, inspection report, SE:W:CAR:MP:T:T:SP, 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, IR-6526, etc. Both the carrier and terminal operator must report the same Washington, DC 20224. Do not send the tax form to this document number. address. Instead, see Where To File on page 1. Column (g). Enter the actual net gallons delivered to the terminal. Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We ask for the information on these forms in order to carry out the Internal Revenue laws of the United States. Section 4101 and -4- Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) |
Page 5 of 7 Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) 17:03 - 26-AUG-2010 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Table 2. Product Codes Product Product Product Product Code Code Additive Miscellaneous 090 Diesel Fuel Dyed (continued): Alcohol: Diesel Fuel Low Sulfur Dyed 227 Ethanol Mixture E00 – E991 Diesel Fuel # 1 Dyed 231 Methanol Mixture M00 – M991 Diesel Fuel # 4 Dyed 153 Aviation Gasoline 125 Ethane 052 Benzene 248 Ethylene 196 Biodiesel: Gasoline 065 Biodiesel Mixture B00 – B991 Isobutane 058 Dyed Biodiesel Mixture D00 – D991 Kerosene Undyed: Blending Components: Kerosene Low Sulfur Undyed 145 Blending Components Other 1222 Kerosene High Sulfur Undyed 147 Butane, including Butane Propane Mix 055 Kerosene Dyed: ETBE 249 Kerosene Low Sulfur Dyed 073 MTBE 093 Kerosene High Sulfur Dyed 074 Napthas 126 Mineral Spirits: Pentanes, including Isopentane 059 Jet Fuel 130 Raffinates 223 Excluded Liquid (Mineral Oil) 077 TAME 121 Liquefied Natural Gas 225 Toluene 199 Marine Diesel Oil 279 Transmix 100 Marine Gas Oil 280 Xylene 076 Methane 265 Butylene 198 Mineral Oils 281 Compressed Natural Gas 224 Propane 054 Diesel Fuel Undyed: Propylene 075 Diesel Fuel # 1 Low Sulfur Undyed 161 Undefined (Other) Product 0923 Diesel Fuel # 2 Low Sulfur Undyed 167 Crude (any) 0014 Fuel Oil # 1 Undyed 150 Condensate (not Crude) 0494 Diesel Fuel # 4 Undyed 154 Asphalt 1884 Diesel Fuel High Sulfur # 1 Undyed 282 Food 9604 Diesel Fuel High Sulfur # 2 Undyed 283 Soy Oil 2854 Diesel Fuel Dyed: Waste Oil 091 Diesel Fuel High Sulfur Dyed 226 100–99 indicates the percentage of fuel or fuel mixture (for example, a fuel composed of 79% ethanol would be E79, 100% dyed biodiesel would be D00) 2Blending Components Other (122) does not include product codes 155, 249, 093, 076, 126, 059, 223, 121, 199, or 100. 3Undefined (Other) 092 does not include product codes 001, 049, 188, or 960. 4Generally, these codes are not intended to expand reporting to these categories. However, if these products go into or out of an approved terminal (TCN facility), they must be reported to allow full accountability of liquids at an approved terminal. Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) -5- |
Page 6 of 7 Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) 17:03 - 26-AUG-2010 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Table 3. Abbreviations United States (US) Abbreviation Missouri MO United States (US) Abbreviation Montana MT Alabama AL Nebraska NE Alaska AK Nevada NV Arizona AZ New Hampshire NH Arkansas AR New Jersey NJ California CA New Mexico NM Colorado CO New York NY Connecticut CT North Carolina NC Delaware DE North Dakota ND District of Columbia DC Ohio OH Florida FL Oklahoma OK Georgia GA Oregon OR Hawaii HI Pennsylvania PA Idaho ID Rhode Island RI Illinois IL South Carolina SC Indiana IN South Dakota SD Iowa IA Tennessee TN Kansas KS Texas TX Kentucky KY Utah UT Louisiana LA Vermont VT Maine ME Virginia VA Maryland MD Washington WA Massachusetts MA West Virginia WV Michigan MI Wisconsin WI Minnesota MN Wyoming WY Mississippi MS -6- Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) |
Page 7 of 7 Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) 17:03 - 26-AUG-2010 The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing. Canadian (CA) Province/Territory Abbreviation Mexican (MX) State Abbreviation Alberta AB Durango DG British Columbia BC Guanajuato GJ Manitoba MB Guerrero GR New Brunswick NB Hildago HG Newfoundland NF Jalisco JA Northwest Territory NT Mexico EM Nova Scotia NS Michoacan MH Nunavat NU Morelos MR Ontario ON Nayarit NA Prince Edward Island PE Nuevo Leon NL Quebec QC Oaxaca OA Saskatchewan SK Puebla PU Yukon Territory YT Queretaro QA Quintana Roo QR Mexican (MX) State Abbreviation San Luis Potosi SL Aguascalientes AG Sinaloa SI Baja California BJ Sonora SO Baja California Sur BS Tabasco TA Campeche CP Tamaulipas TM Chiapas CH Tlaxcala TL Chihuahua CI Veracruz VZ Coahuila CU Yucatan YC Colima CL Zacatecas ZT Distrito Federal DF Instructions for Form 720-CS (9-2010) -7- |