Applying the suitable for use test to truck bodies

November 1, 2026
Rose-Michele Nardi
Mullins Law Group, PLLC
Determining whether a truck body is subject to Federal Excise Tax (FET) isn't always straightforward. Gain insight into the IRS suitable for use test, its implications for truck body manufacturers and upfitters, and factors that can influence potential tax exclusions.
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