Gas Guzzler Tax

OMB 1545-0242

Form 6197 is used to compute the gas guzzler tax on automobiles whose fuel economy does not meet certain standard for fuel economy. The tax is reported quarterly of Form 720. Form 6197 is filed each quarter with Form 720 for manufacturers. Individuals can make a one-time filing if they import a gas guzzler auto for personal use. The IRS uses the information to verify computation of the tax and compliance with the law.

The latest form for Gas Guzzler Tax expires 2023-05-31 and can be found here.

Latest Forms, Documents, and Supporting Material

Document Name
Form 6197 Gas Guzzler Tax Form and Instruction
1545-0242 Supporting Statement.docx Supporting Statement A
Gas Guzzler Tax Form and Instruction

All Historical Document Collections

202304-1545-012 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2023-05-30
201912-1545-015 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2020-03-31
201611-1545-018 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2016-12-27
201309-1545-007 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2013-09-30
201007-1545-014 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2010-07-28
200902-1545-005 Approved without change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	2009-03-04
200704-1545-044 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2007-04-26
200404-1545-035 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2004-04-23
200104-1545-027 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	2001-04-18
199806-1545-007 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1998-06-02
199505-1545-036 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1995-05-22
199207-1545-016 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1992-07-13
199112-1545-014 Approved with change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	1991-12-23
199101-1545-028 Approved with change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	1991-01-24
199005-1545-002 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1990-05-03
198908-1545-075 Approved with change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	1989-08-31
198709-1545-019 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1987-09-22
198502-1545-007 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1985-02-20
198404-1545-007 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1984-04-17
198306-1545-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1983-06-06
198206-1545-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1982-06-02
198107-1545-007 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1981-07-22
198104-1545-242 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1981-04-01