Apply Now for Fuel Tax Refund

Any person who used liquid fuels in the production of agricultural products is eligible for a tax refund. The refund is based on fuel consumption during the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. Over the last several years, the refunds have amounted to approximately $3 million per year spread over more than 8,000 claims per year. This year the refund rates are the following:

 

• Gasoline
  $0.312 per gallon purchased
• Kerosene and Diesel Fuel
  $0.381 per gallon purchased

You may claim fuel required for operating regular licensed vehicles used in farm production as long as their use is within a 25-mile radius of the farm. Trucks, pickups, vans, and 4-wheel drive vehicles are all acceptable. Fuel used to operate machinery is also eligible for reimbursement; however, fuel used in cars is not eligible. There is no tax levied on home heating oil so it cannot be included as part of the tax refund claim.

Each claim must include actual receipts, copies of paid receipts, or a statement from the fuel dealer(s) verifying fuel purchases and that all state taxes on liquid fuels were paid. All submitted receipts must remain in the files of the Board of Finance and Revenue. If you submit actual receipts, it is advisable to retain copies for your files.

Fuel tax claim forms are available from

Board of Finance and Revenue
Motor Fuels Section
1101 S. Front Street, Suite 410
Harrisburg, PA 17104-2540

Completed claim forms mailed to the Board of Finance and Revenue must be postmarked no later than September 30, 2007. If any questions, contact the Board at 717-787-6534 or dlfetters@tre.state.pa.us.

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Dennis Buffington

Agricultural and Biological Engineering