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Title: You want to save some money??? File for a Boat fuel tax refund.
Post by: Big D on April 07, 2010, 01:06:22 AM: Washington State Boat Fuel Tax Refund.

Here's the link:
http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/ftrefunds.html (http://www.dol.wa.gov/vehicleregistration/ftrefunds.html)

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 Fuel Tax Refund Permit 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:

Print out and complete the Fuel Tax Refund Permit Application.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Title: Re: You want to save some money??? File for a Boat fuel tax refund.
Post by: CastleRocker on April 07, 2010, 03:35:45 AM: Used to get one every year. The last time I applied for one, they said it was no longer available because they use a portion of the fuel tax to fund construction and maintainance of boat ramps. Same for snowmobiles, atv's, etc., they came up with an excuse not to refund anything several years back. I can't believe they would change it back again, especially with governer Greg! I'll be checking into it though. Thanks for the link!

When you buy fuel in Canada, there is a separate pump for all off road vehicles and boats. Way less expensive due to no road tax. Wish Washington would do that.
Title: Re: You want to save some money??? File for a Boat fuel tax refund.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on April 07, 2010, 07:59:53 AM: it'd be nice if they'd have a pump for "offroad gas" with zero ethanol in it for all the 2 strokes. it'd make my job easier!

wish i burned enough gas in my boat to bother with a tax refund...don't think i went through 2 tanks last season(at 6 gallons each)
Title: Re: You want to save some money??? File for a Boat fuel tax refund.
Post by: whacker1 on April 07, 2010, 08:20:20 AM: thanks for posting. I know several people that may benefit from using this.
worth a try anyway.