FAQs - Form 8849
Here are some common questions you may have about Form 8849
What information is required to file Form 8849?
To file Form 8849 Schedule 6, you’ll need the following information:
- Business information such as business name, EIN, and address
- Tax-year end month
- Reason for claiming credits
What is a Taxpayer PIN in Form 8849?
A taxpayer PIN could be any 5-digit number (except all zeros), which will act as an electronic signature for your Form 8849. Please make sure you remember the PIN you're entering after completing the filing process.
For what reasons can I claim credits in Form 8849?
You can claim credits for the following reasons in Form 8849:
- If your vehicle is either sold, destroyed, or stolen
- If your taxable vehicle has traveled less than the 5,000-mileage limit (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles)
- If you have overpaid taxes
What information is required if I'm claiming credits for sold vehicles?
In addition to business information and tax-year end month, the following information is required to file Form 8849 if you're claiming credits for sold vehicles:
- Originally filed tax period
- First used month
- VIN
- Taxable gross weight
- Buyer information such as name, vehicle sold date, and address
What information is required if I'm claiming credits for destroyed vehicles?
In addition to business information and tax-year end month, the following information is required to file Form 8849 if you're claiming credits for destroyed vehicles:
- Originally filed tax period
- First used month
- VIN
- Taxable gross weight
- Vehicle destroyed date
What information is required if I'm claiming credits for stolen vehicles?
In addition to business information and tax-year end month, the following information is required to file Form 8849 if you're claiming credits for stolen vehicles:
- Originally filed tax period
- First used month
- VIN
- Taxable gross weight
- Vehicle stolen date
What information is required if I'm claiming credits for low-mileage vehicles?
In addition to business information and tax-year end month, the following information is required to file Form 8849 if you're claiming credits for low-mileage vehicles:
- Originally filed tax period
- First used month
- VIN
- Taxable gross weight
What information is required if I'm claiming credits for overpaid taxes?
In addition to business information and tax-year end month, the following information is required to file IRS Form 8849 if you're claiming credits for overpaid taxes:
- VIN
- Tax payment date
- Claim amount
