PrompTax: prepaid sales tax on motor fuel and diesel motor fuel
| Payment type | More information |
|---|---|
| ACH debit | How to complete a debit payment transaction. Contact your bank to make sure you don't have a debit block. |
| ACH credit | Specifications that must be adhered to for a credit payment. |
| Certified check | Where to mail your certified check, and other details. |
| Fedwire | A same-day electronic funds transfer system. |
| Emergency Fedwire | Fast payment if you missed a deadline. |
Note: See Technical support solutions to view our new minimum browser requirements for credit card and PrompTax payments.
Payment and filing due dates
The filing and tax payment due date is three business days following the 22nd of the month for which you're reporting. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the return is due on the next business day.
Deadlines for when you must initiate your transaction differ by payment method; refer to the table below, or see Form TR-682-N, Participation Notification and Overview for Electronic Filing and Payment Program (PrompTax).
Base your PrompTax payment amount on your prepaid sales tax on motor fuel and diesel motor fuel liability for days 1 through 22 of the current month. When you Web File Form FT-945/1045, Prepaid Sales Tax on Motor Fuel/Diesel Motor Fuel, include your check or money order for the balance due for days 23 through the end of the prior month.
PrompTax program years run from September 1 of the previous year through August 31 of the following year. Select a link to view dates for an earlier program year.
| Period | Due date | ACH debit | ACH credit | Fedwire | Certified check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1–September 22, 2026 | September 25, 2026 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on September 24, 2026 | September 24, 2026 | September 25, 2026 | Postmarked September 23, 2026 |
| October 1–October 22, 2026 | October 27, 2026 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on October 26, 2026 | October 26, 2026 | October 27, 2026 | Postmarked October 23, 2026 |
| November 1–November 22, 2026 | November 25, 2026 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on November 24, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | November 25, 2026 | Postmarked November 23, 2026 |
| December 1–December 22, 2026 | December 28, 2026 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on December 24, 2026 | December 24, 2026 | December 28, 2026 | Postmarked December 23, 2026 |
| January 1–January 22, 2027 | January 27, 2027 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on January 26, 2027 | January 26, 2027 | January 27, 2027 | Postmarked January 25, 2027 |
| February 1–February 22, 2027 | February 25, 2027 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on February 24, 2027 | February 24, 2027 | February 25, 2027 | Postmarked February 23, 2027 |
| March 1–March 22, 2027 | March 25, 2027 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on March 24, 2027 | March 24, 2027 | March 25, 2027 | Postmarked March 23, 2027 |
| April 1–April 22, 2027 | April 27, 2027 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 26, 2027 | April 26, 2027 | April 27, 2027 | Postmarked April 23, 2027 |
| May 1–May 22, 2027 | May 26, 2027 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on May 25, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | May 26, 2027 | Postmarked May 24, 2027 |
| June 1–June 22, 2027 | June 25, 2027 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 24, 2027 | June 24, 2027 | June 25, 2027 | Postmarked June 23, 2027 |
| July 1–July 22, 2027 | July 27, 2027 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on July 26, 2027 | July 26, 2027 | July 27, 2027 | Postmarked July 23, 2027 |
| August 1–August 22, 2027 | August 25, 2027 | 5:59 p.m. Eastern time on August 24, 2027 | August 24, 2027 | August 25, 2027 | Postmarked August 23, 2027 |
For more help or information
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