What are the different tax returns and their due dates?


Tax Return and Due Date
  1. Supplier/Permissive Supplier Monthly Return : 22nd day of the month following the period covered.
  2. Distributor/Exporter/Blender Monthly Return : 20th day of the month following the period covered.
  3. Importer Monthly Return : 15th day of the month following the period covered.
  4. Terminal Operator Annual Return : Last day of February.
  5. Interstate Motor Fuel User Quarterly Return : 25th day of the month following the period covered.
  6. Motor Fuel Back Up Tax Return : 20th day of the month following the month the transaction occurred.
The following information returns have a $100 penalty if not filed on or before the due date:
  1. Terminal Operator Monthly Return : 20th day following the period covered.
  2. Motor Fuel Transporter Monthly Return : 20th day following the period covered.
  3. Aviation Fuel Dealer Quarterly Return : 25th day following the period covered.

Filing Dates


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