Federal Fuel Tax Credit

IRC §34

Provides a refundable tax credit for the federal excise taxes paid on gasoline and special fuels used for non-taxable purposes, such as farming, off-highway business use, or certain bus services.

Eligibility

Available to taxpayers who use fuel for off-highway business purposes (e.g., stationary engines, forklifts, construction equipment) or for farming purposes. The credit is generally claimed on Form 4136.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Federal Fuel Tax Credit?

How does the Federal Fuel Tax Credit work?

Provides a refundable tax credit for the federal excise taxes paid on gasoline and special fuels used for non-taxable purposes, such as farming, off-highway business use, or certain bus services.

What law authorizes the Federal Fuel Tax Credit?

The Federal Fuel Tax Credit is authorized under IRC §34 of the Internal Revenue Code (Title 26, United States Code).

Statutory Text — IRC §34

Source: Internal Revenue Code, Title 26, United States Code

§ 34. Certain uses of gasoline and special fuels(a) General ruleThere shall be allowed as a credit against the tax imposed by this subtitle for the taxable year an amount equal to the sum of the amounts payable to the taxpayer—(1) under section 6420 (determined without regard to section 6420(g)), (2) under section 6421 (determined without regard to section 6421(i)), and (3) under section 6427 (determined without regard to section 6427(k)). (b) ExceptionCredit shall not be allowed under subsection (a) for any amount payable under section 6421 or 6427, if a claim for such amount is timely filed and, under section 6421(i) or 6427(k), is payable under such section. (Added Pub. L. 89–44, title VIII, 809(c), June 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 167, § 39; amended Pub. L. 91–258, title II, § 207(c), May 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 248; Pub. L. 94–455, title XIX, §§ 1901(a)(3), 1906(b)(8), (9), Oct. 4, 1976, 90 Stat. 1764, 1834; Pub. L. 94–530, § 1(c)(1), Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2487; Pub. L. 95–599, title V, § 505(c)(1), Nov. 6, 1978, 92 Stat. 2760; Pub. L. 95–618, title II, § 233(b)(2)(C), Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3191; Pub. L. 96–223, title II, § 232(d)(4)(A), Apr. 2, 1980, 94 Stat. 278; Pub. L. 97–424, title V, § 515(b)(6)(A)–(C), Jan. 6, 1983, 96 Stat. 2181; renumbered § 34 and amended Pub. L. 98–369, div. A, title IV, § 471(c), title IX, § 911(d)(2)(A), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 826, 1006; Pub. L. 99–514, title XVII, § 1703(e)(2)(F), title XVIII, § 1877(a), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2778, 2902; Pub. L. 100–647, title I, § 1017(c)(2), Nov. 10, 1988, 102 Stat. 3576; Pub. L. 104–188, title I, § 1606(b)(1), Aug. 20, 1996, 110 Stat. 1839; Pub. L. 105–206, title VI, § 6023(24)(B), July 22, 1998, 112 Stat. 826; Pub. L. 110–172, § 11(a)(4), Dec. 29, 2007, 121 Stat. 2484.) Editorial Notes Prior ProvisionsA prior section 34, acts Aug. 16, 1954, ch. 736, 68A Stat. 13; June 25, 1959, Pub. L. 86–69, § 3(a)(1), 73 Stat. 139; Sept. 14, 1960, Pub. L. 86–779, § 10(e), 74 Stat. 1009; Feb. 26, 1964, Pub. L. 88–272, title II, § 201(a), 78 Stat. 31, related to dividends received by individuals, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 88–272, title II, § 201(b), Feb. 26, 1964, 78 Stat. 31, effective with respect to dividends received after Dec. 31, 1964.

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