Tax cuts package extends ethanol incentives

The $858-billion package includes a one-year extension on a tax credit that pays 45 cents per gallon for ethanol blended into gasoline, a move that’s estimated to cost about $6 billion. Congress also extended a tariff on foreign-made ethanol. Industry officials say the credits help ethanol stay competitive with oil and preserve jobs tied to ethanol plants.

The major national ethanol subsidy — called the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit, or VEETC — pays 45 cents per gallon to ethanol blenders. Ethanol supporters estimate that leads to a 4.5 cent per gallon decrease at the pump.The tax-cut package also extends credits for small ethanol producers and owners of alternative fuel vehicles. And it keeps a tariff of 54 cents per gallon on ethanol made outside the United States.

Congress Passes Tax Credits for Alternative Fuels!

Late Thursday evening in Washington, D.C. Congress passed the 2011 tax package, which includes incentives for the purchase of alternative fuels. According to the Associated Press, the package consists of “A series of incentives for selling, using and producing alternative fuels, including ethanol. Many of the provisions expired at the end of 2009. They would be extended through 2011. Cost: $11.3 billion” (Associated Press). In addition, the tax extension includes tax credits provided to property owners, both residential (up to $1,000) and commercial (up to $30,000), for installing electric vehicle charging systems in their home or workplace. In a press release the Electric Drive Transportation Association stated, “We applaud Congress for extending these charging station tax-credits for the growth of plug-in electric vehicles in the U.S.”. In addition, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives reinstated a biodiesel tax incentive that had been eliminated in 2009. In an announcement presented on the Biodiesel.org website it said, “The biodiesel tax incentive is structured in a manner that makes the fuel price competitive with conventional diesel fuel in the marketplace.” (www.biodiesel.org). Lastly, the new Tax Bill for CNG and propane, “…extends the 50 cents per gallon excise tax credit retroactively for calendar year 2010 and through December 31, 2011. It also extends tax credit incentives for developing natural gas fueling infrastructure,” (www.tradingmarkets.com). All of these tax credits and incentives are expected to be signed into law by President Obama today, Friday December 17, 2010.

These alternative fuel and technology tax credits and incentives will continue to help the U.S. become more educated about alternative fuel energies, create more U.S. jobs and become less dependent on foreign oil- a step forward to ensuring air quality for future generations.

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Claims for Refund of Excise Taxes – Form 8849

The IRS has recently added fraud involving the fuel tax credit to the list of frivolous tax claims being put forth by individuals and businesses. The credit has very defined criteria and applies generally to farmers and fisherman who use fuel for off-highway business purposes. There are some individuals who are trying to claim the credit when in fact their occupation or income level makes the claim unreasonable. If you attempt to claim a tax credit or refund, and it is not justified, you can be liable for up to $5,000 in penalties.

The tax credit is a possibility under the right, and narrowly defined circumstances. Basically, it works like this:

A federal excise tax is imposed on gasoline ($.184 per gallon), clear diesel fuel ($.244 per gallon), and clear kerosene ($.244 per gallon). The amount of these taxes may be credited or refunded if these fuels are used in many types of off-road uses. Common off-road uses include use as heating oil, use in stationary engines, use in non-highway vehicles, and use in separate engines mounted on highway vehicles. Continue reading →

What if My Form 2290 not filed in time to the IRS?

A 2290 can be filed with the IRS at any time after the deadline [August 31st] has passed but the tax due may be subject to penalties and interest. Other points to remember about the 2290 Heavy Use Tax, the 2290 tax is due the next month after the truck is put in service. For trucks on the road in July 2010, the tax is due by August 31, 2010.
For trucks that aren’t put into service until sometime in the month of August, 2010, the tax is due by Sept 30, 2010. And So forth. Also, the tax is pro-rated for trucks that are not in service for the full tax period. The details on the pro-rated tax are in the 2290 instructions. Continue reading →