Fuel tax refunds

Requirements

You are eligible for a fuel tax refund if:

  • You paid $20 or more in taxes for any fuel.
  • AND
  • The fuel was used for a non-highway purpose, such as lawnmowers, boats, bulldozers, combines, non-highway logging equipment, and Power Take Off.

Refund amount

Your fuel tax refund is determined by the current tax rate for the type of fuel you purchased, and may be subject to sales or use tax.

How to get a fuel tax refund

Fuel users

You may request a fuel tax refund of $20 or more when you buy tax-paid fuel for off-road use. To request a fuel tax refund:

  1. Print out and complete the Adobe PDF iconFuel Tax Refund Permit Account Application.
  2. Mail the completed application to the address on the form.
    OR
    Submit it by fax to (360) 570-7843.
    Note: Please do not send your fuel invoices with your refund application.
  3. After we receive your application, the Fuel Tax Refunds Unit will set up a refund permit account and send you a Claim for Refunds of Fuel Tax form.
  4. Return the completed claim form along with your fuel invoices. The fuel invoices must be dated within 13 months of the postmark date of the refund claim.
  5. A refund check will be returned to you, and a new claim form for future use will be sent separately.

Licensed special fuel distributors

If you are a licensed special fuel distributor and sell tax-exempt, non-dyed diesel to exempt public entities:

  1. Print out and complete the Adobe PDF iconFuel Tax Refund Permit Account Application.
  2. Mail the completed application to the address on the form.
    OR
    Submit it by fax to (360) 570-7843.
    Note: Please do not send your fuel invoices with your refund application.
  3. After we receive your application, the Fuel Tax Refunds Unit will set up a refund permit account and send you a Claim for Refunds of Fuel Tax form.
  4. Return the completed claim form along with your fuel invoices. The fuel invoices must be dated within 13 months of the postmark date of the refund claim.
  5. A refund check will be returned to you, and a new claim form for future use will be sent separately.

Licensed fuel suppliers, importers, exporters, or blenders

If you are a licensed fuel supplier, importer, exporter, or blender, your refund will be processed through your tax return.

For more information

If you have any questions about fuel tax refunds, please call the Fuel Tax Refunds Unit at (360) 664-1838.