Tax Rebates and Exemptions
Fuel Tax Exemptions
Thanks to the American Bus Association’s advocacy, motorcoach operators can receive a $0.17-per-gallon federal fuel tax credit when using undyed diesel or kerosene. ABA helped secure this benefit and continues to work to keep it in place.
If your company hasn’t filed before, you may even be able to claim credits for up to three years back. Use the calculator below to see how much you could be saving.
Calculate your estimated annual savings
ABA members have access to resources and guidance to help file for these credits and make the most of this valuable program. If you’re not yet a member, join ABA today to take advantage of this and other exclusive benefits.
Taxable Tires Exemption
Motorcoach operators may qualify for a federal tire tax exemption, which removes the extra fee normally applied to heavy-duty tires used on highway vehicles. This exemption applies to qualifying intercity, local, and school buses, helping operators lower their overall operating costs.
A typical motorcoach steering-axle tire rated at 7,830 pounds could result in a refund of about $40.92 per tire.
ABA members have access to individualized support and resources to help file tire tax exemption claims and make the most of this savings opportunity.
Join ABA today to get member-only guidance for this exemption as well as access to programs that help your business save and grow.
Related Resources
- IRS Publication 510
- Fuel Tax Credit Form
- Instructions for Filling out the Fuel Tax Credit Form
- 2018 Quarterly Excise Tax Refund Form
- Instructions for Filling out the Quarterly Excise Tax Refund Form
- Fuel Tax Excise Tax Refund Form
- Fuel Tax Excise Tax Refund Form Schedule 1 Attachment
- Instructions for Filling out the Fuel Tax Refund Form
- Tire Tax Rebate Form
- Instructions for Tire Tax Rebate Form
- Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form
- Instructions for Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form
