Beginning July 1, 2013, diesel fuel purchased in Virginia for use in a qualifying vehicle may be eligible for a refund on a portion of the fuel tax paid. Qualifying vehicles include diesel passenger cars, pickup or panel trucks, and trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less. Diesel fuel purchased between July 1, and December 31, 2013 for use in qualifying vehicles are eligible to receive 9.1 cents refund for every gallon purchased.
The refund is determined by the gallons purchased multiplied by the difference between the rate of tax on diesel fuel (20.2 cents per gallon) and the tax rate on gasoline (11.1 cents per gallon). Tax rates in Virginia fluctuate every six months, which will create different results. For example, if a business or individual purchases 15 gallons of diesel for use in a qualifying vehicle between July 1, and December 31, 2013 and the diesel fuel tax on the purchase is $3.03 then the refund amount would be $1.37 (15 multiplied by 9.1 cents). To receive a larger refund, consider accumulating fuel receipts.
To calculate an estimated refund amount, enter the total gallons for all diesel fuel purchases as listed on your receipts.
NOTE: The calculation used the current diesel fuel refund rate, which may be different from the rate in effect when the fuel was purchased.
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All receipts must be dated July 1, 2013 or after and must include the following:
If a business or individual fuels a qualifying diesel vehicle from a bulk storage tank and fuels other types of vehicles and/or equipment from the same storage tank, then an itemized fuel disbursement record must be included with the refund application. A personal disbursement list or the DMV Itemized Statement of Bulk Fuel Use (Form TS-218) may be used to submit this information.
There are two ways to apply for a refund:
To receive a refund, please send diesel fuel receipts and all itemized fuel disbursement records, if applicable. Applicants are required to maintain records for up to four years to support refund claim(s).