{"id":5625,"date":"2026-10-28T07:06:59","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/?p=5625"},"modified":"2026-10-28T07:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T07:07:05","slug":"excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax\/","title":{"rendered":"Excise Tax Refund: How to Claim Back Overpaid Excise Tax\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"key-takeaways-card rounded-4 px-4 pt-1 pb-2 my-3 my-xl-4 lazyblock-key-takeaways-tax2efile-1y93Wl wp-block-lazyblock-key-takeaways-tax2efile\">\r\n    <div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax\/#What_Is_an_Excise_Tax\" >What Is an Excise Tax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax\/#What_Is_IRS_Form_8849\" >What Is IRS Form 8849?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax\/#What_Are_the_Types_of_Excise_Tax\" >What Are the Types of Excise Tax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax\/#Who_Is_Eligible_to_Claim_an_Excise_Tax_Refund\" >Who Is Eligible to Claim an Excise Tax Refund?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax\/#Which_Form_8849_Schedule_Should_You_Use\" >Which Form 8849 Schedule Should You Use?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax\/#How_to_Claim_an_Excise_Tax_Refund_Using_Form_8849\" >How to Claim an Excise Tax Refund Using Form 8849?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/excise-tax-claim-back-overpaid-excise-tax\/#FAQs\" >FAQs\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"key-title mb-0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <ul>\r\n        <li class=\"mt-3\">Excise taxes apply to specific goods, services, and activities, including certain fuels, heavy highway vehicles, and air transportation.<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"mt-3\">IRS Form 8849 allows eligible taxpayers to claim refunds for certain federal excise taxes when they meet the applicable requirements.<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"mt-3\">Form 8849 includes different schedules for specific refund claims, so select the schedule that matches your fuel use or other qualifying circumstances.<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"mt-3\">Eligible taxpayers may claim certain fuel tax credits using Form 4136 on their federal income tax return instead of requesting a refund through Form 8849, depending on the circumstances.<\/li>\r\n        <li class=\"mt-3\">Check the applicable eligibility rules, supporting documentation, refund thresholds, and filing deadlines before submitting a claim to help avoid delays or rejected claims.<\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you overpaid federal excise taxes or paid tax on fuel used for a qualifying non-taxable purpose? You may qualify for a refund using IRS Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes. Depending on the claim, eligible truck owners, fuel purchasers, and registered ultimate vendors may use the applicable Form 8849 schedule to request a refund.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility, filing deadlines, and supporting information vary by claim type. This guide explains who may qualify, how to choose the correct schedule, what information to prepare, and how to file a refund claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"summary-card rounded-4 px-4 pt-1 pb-2 my-4 lazyblock-summary-tax2efile-Z20IN0O wp-block-lazyblock-summary-tax2efile\">\r\n    <h2 class=\"summary-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Excise_Tax\"><\/span>What Is an Excise Tax? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n    <p class=\"mt-2\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/tax.thomsonreuters.com\/blog\/what-is-sales-tax\/#what-is-excise-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Excise Tax<\/a> is a tax imposed on specific goods, services, transactions, or activities. Federal excise taxes apply to items and activities such as certain fuels, air transportation, and taxable tires. State and local governments may impose additional excise taxes under their own laws.\u00a0<br>For example, a taxpayer who pays federal fuel tax and later uses the fuel for a qualifying nontaxable purpose may be eligible for a refund or fuel tax credit, depending on the circumstances and applicable IRS rules. Form 8849 may be used to request certain refunds, while\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-4136\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 4136<\/a> is used to claim eligible fuel tax credits on an income tax return.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_IRS_Form_8849\"><\/span><strong>What Is IRS Form 8849?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/what-is-8849-form-who-must-file-irs-form-8849\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Form 8849<\/a>, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes, allows eligible taxpayers to request refunds for certain federal excise taxes. Depending on the claim, the applicable schedule may cover qualifying fuel uses, registered-vendor sales, certain fuel-related claims, or other eligible refunds, including specified claims involving Form 2290 or Form 720.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Types_of_Excise_Tax\"><\/span><strong>What<\/strong> <strong>Are the<\/strong> <strong>Types of<\/strong> <strong>Excise<\/strong> <strong>Tax?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Federal excise taxes apply to specific products and activities, including fuel, air transportation, taxable tires, indoor tanning, and certain heavy trucks and trailers. Tax rates vary depending on the type of transaction.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two Structural Types by Calculation Method\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Specific (Per-Unit) Taxes:<\/strong> Specific taxes are charged as a flat dollar per unit of the product. For example, the federal gasoline tax is 18.4 cents per gallon with a 0.1 cent LUST tax.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ad Valorem Taxes:<\/strong> Charged as a percentage of the purchase price or value of the item or service. For example, domestic commercial air passenger transportation is taxed at 7.5%, and heavy vehicle\/trailer sales are taxed at 12%.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_Eligible_to_Claim_an_Excise_Tax_Refund\"><\/span><strong>Who Is Eligible to Claim an Excise Tax Refund?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility for a federal excise tax refund depends on the specific type of tax paid and the circumstances surrounding the payment or transaction. Potentially eligible claimants include the following.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Truck Owners and Fleet Operators\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truck owners or other taxpayers who paid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/agricultural-vehicle-hvut-exemption-logging-trucks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HVUT<\/a> using Form 2290 may qualify for a refund in certain circumstances, such as an eligible tax overpayment or a qualifying vehicle sale, destruction, or theft. A refund may also be available for a vehicle that meets the applicable low-mileage requirements. The claimant, timing, mileage limits, and supporting information must meet IRS requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fuel Purchasers<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fuel purchasers may qualify for an excise tax refund when they use eligible fuels for qualifying nontaxable purposes and meet the applicable IRS requirements. For example, certain off-highway or farming uses may qualify, depending on the fuel, how it was used, and the specific tax rules. However, purchasing fuel for off-road or farm use does not automatically make the purchaser eligible for a refund.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registered Ultimate Vendors\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registered ultimate vendors may qualify for refunds on certain eligible fuel sales, such as sales of undyed diesel fuel, undyed kerosene, kerosene for use in aviation, gasoline, or aviation gasoline. To claim a refund using Schedule 2 of Form 8849, the vendor must meet the applicable IRS registration and transaction requirements. Depending on the claim, the vendor may also need to meet requirements involving the buyer\u2019s eligibility, tax repayment or waiver, and supporting documentation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other<\/strong> <strong>Excise Tax Claims<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Businesses and individuals may qualify for refunds of certain other excise taxes when they meet the specific IRS requirements for the claim. Schedule 6 of Form 8849 covers eligible claims that cannot be reported on other applicable schedules of Form 8849, including certain refunds related to Forms 720, 2290, 730, and 11-C. The appropriate form and schedule depend on the type of tax paid and the reason for the refund. Not every excise-tax payment qualifies for a refund.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Form_8849_Schedule_Should_You_Use\"><\/span><strong>Which Form 8849 Schedule Should You Use?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To claim the federal excise tax refund using IRS Form 8849, you need to choose the correct schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schedule 1 (non-taxable use of fuels): Eligible ultimate purchasers can use Schedule 1 of IRS Form 8849 to request refunds of federal excise taxes paid on gasoline, aviation gasoline, diesel fuel, kerosene, and certain other fuels used for qualifying non-taxable purposes. Examples may include off-highway business use and fuel used for farming. Quarterly claims generally must total at least $750 and be filed by the deadline for the quarter following the last quarter included in the claim. If the requirements for a quarterly refund are not met, eligible taxpayers may be able to claim an annual fuel tax credit using IRS Form 4136 with their income tax return. The same fuel tax amount cannot be claimed more than once.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule 2 (sales by registered ultimate vendors): For certain eligible fuel sales by registered ultimate vendors that meet IRS requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule 3 (certain fuel mixtures and the alternative fuel credit): For certain fuel-mixture and alternative-fuel credits or refunds. Certain provisions expired for sales, uses, or removals after 2024, but eligible prior-period claims may still be allowed. For allowable 2024 claims, the IRS identifies the January 2023 revision of Schedule 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule 5 (Section 4081(e) and 6435 claims): For specific claims under Internal Revenue Code Sections 4081(e) and 6435, including eligible claims involving previously taxed fuel and dyed diesel or kerosene.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule 6 (other claims): For eligible claims not reportable on Schedules 1, 2, 3, 5, or 8, including certain claims related to Forms 720, 2290, 730, and 11-C. The June 2026 instructions also address refunds for certain cancelled or expired remittance transfers subject to the new 1% excise tax, where Tax2efile supports Schedule 6 only.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule 8 (registered credit card issuers): For certain eligible claims by registered credit card issuers involving taxable fuel sales to state or local governments and gasoline sales to nonprofit educational organizations.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Claim_an_Excise_Tax_Refund_Using_Form_8849\"><\/span><strong>How to Claim an Excise Tax Refund Using Form 8849?\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be eligible to claim a refund for qualifying fuel uses, overpaid excise taxes, or other eligible circumstances. Each claim must meet the specific requirements of the applicable Form 8849 schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Determine the reason for claiming:<\/strong> Identify whether you made an overpayment, a qualifying non-taxable fuel use, a qualifying vehicle disposition, or another claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Required information:<\/strong> \u201cThe information required depends on the claim and schedule. You may need your EIN or SSN, claim period, fuel type and usage details, purchase records, and vehicle identification number (VIN), where applicable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Select the schedule:<\/strong> Review the current IRS instructions and choose the correct schedule for your claim. Do not choose based on your business industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>E-filing provider:<\/strong> Use an IRS-approved transmitter that supports the schedule required for your claim. The IRS does not endorse individual e-file providers, so confirm the provider\u2019s supported schedules before filing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Review and fees:<\/strong> Review the form and supporting information for accuracy before submitting. Form 8849 e-filing is optional, and any e-filing service fee is charged by the provider, not the IRS.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Submit the refund claim:<\/strong> Submit the completed claim and retain a copy of the filing and supporting records. The IRS states that electronically filed Form 8849 claims with Schedules 2, 3, or 8 are generally processed within 20 days of acceptance, while claims using other schedules are generally processed within 45 days. These are processing timeframes, not guaranteed refund dates. Check the current IRS guidance and confirm which schedules your e-file provider supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Claiming an excise tax refund starts with confirming your eligibility, identifying the correct Form 8849 schedule, and preparing the records required for your claim. Because rules and deadlines vary by claim type, review the current IRS instructions before filing. Tax2efile can help simplify the electronic filing process for supported Form 8849 schedules.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What information is required for Form 8849?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The information required for Form 8849 depends on the schedule and claim type. Common details may include your EIN or SSN, claim period, refund amount, and relevant fuel or vehicle records. Review the instructions for the specific schedule to identify all required statements and supporting information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What is the purpose of excise tax?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excise taxes generate government revenue and may also help fund specific public services or influence behavior, depending on the tax. Their purpose varies by the goods, services, transactions, or activities being taxed.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>How do you calculate your excise tax?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The formula for both types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetmojo.com\/excise-tax\/#excise-tax-calculations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">excise tax calculations<\/a> depends on the tax method.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ad Valorem Tax (Fixed Percentage) Liability = Total Taxable Value* Tax Rate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Specific Tax (Fixed Currency) Liability = Quantity*Tax per Unit&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you start with a unit price for an ad valorem tax, multiply the unit price by the quantity first to calculate the total taxable value, then apply the tax rate. The exact calculation depends on the applicable tax rules.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>Does excise tax the same as sales tax?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Excise tax generally applies to goods services, transactions, or activities, while sales tax generally applies to taxable retail sales under the relevant jurisdiction&#8217;s rules. The taxes differ in scope, calculation, and who is legally responsible for paying them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-icon has-icon-right\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>What are the common filing mistakes in claiming an excise tax refund?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--hidden=\"state.isHidden\" data-wp-on--beforematch=\"actions.handleBeforeMatch\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The common mistakes are choosing the wrong schedule, providing incomplete information, miscalculation of refund amount, claiming the same amount twice, missing the filing deadline, using Form 8849, Schedule 6, to adjust a liability reported on a previously filed Form 720 instead of using Form 720-X for eligible prior-quarter liability adjustments, and using outdated forms or instructions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you overpaid federal excise taxes or paid tax on fuel used for a qualifying non-taxable purpose? You may qualify for a refund using IRS Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes. Depending on the claim, eligible truck owners, fuel purchasers, and registered ultimate vendors may use the applicable Form 8849 schedule to request [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":5633,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_members_access_role":[],"_members_access_error":""},"categories":[162,129],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-form-8849","category-uncategorized"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5625","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5625"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5625\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5635,"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5625\/revisions\/5635"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5625"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5625"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tax2efile.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5625"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}