FET body safe harbor rules

December 7, 2021

NTEA’s technical services department receives questions on taxation of specific body and equipment sales. Because the body and equipment seller is responsible to collect and submit the 12% FET to Internal Revenue Service, it’s important to understand your potential FET responsibilities.

Federal Excise Tax (FET) Implications

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