Boat Gas and Taxes

[Chris611]

Last weekend I was talking to someone about boating. They had a large 40'+ boat and when they fill up with gas its 500 gallons at a time vs my 30 gallons at a time. They asked me if I put the gas I use for boating on my taxes. I said no and asked what they were talking about. There version is that somehow they are able to put the gas for the boat on their taxes because the gas has a road tax built in and since boats don't use the road they get that tax back. Is this true and how do you keep track (ie prove) that the gas was used for boating. Seems like the Farm Diesel fuel issue.<br />Any input?<br /><br />thanks<br />Chris

 

[mattttt25]

Re: Boat Gas and Taxes

don't think it is legal, but not sure. some states will refund the tax on a yearly basis (i know deleware does). you fill out a form, send in the receipts, and get some cash back.

 

[robnrob10]

Re: Boat Gas and Taxes

in va its something like 19 cents per gallon. when u do your states tax you are supposed to be reimbursed all that u have reciepts for. 1st year boater so ill see for sure.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: Boat Gas and Taxes

Completely different for every state. Here you can get a gas tax refund for all offroad use EXCEPT pleasure boating.

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: Boat Gas and Taxes

Here its not cash back. But it is tax DEDUCTABLE.<br />If your paying in, you can deduct the amount from moneys owed, If you dont owe any state taxes, <br />WELL.......its a wash, they win.

 

[Solittle]

Re: Boat Gas and Taxes

You can deduct any portion of the gas tax that is designated for road improvements since marineis not road use. All gas stations on the highway charge this tax. I don't know about marinas that sell gas. In any case to claim the exemption to the tax you need to save the receipts and file them with your return or at least retain them with your tax records.

 

[sangerwaker]

Re: Boat Gas and Taxes

Originally posted by ZmOz:<br /> Completely different for every state. Here you can get a gas tax refund for all offroad use EXCEPT pleasure boating.

Exactly! Don't feel bad ZmOz, it' the same here in MN. Can't claim Atv, snowmobile, or boat gas either.

 

[mrloring]

Re: Boat Gas and Taxes

Pennsylvania<br /><br />Why do I have to report how much fuel I used? <br /> <br />Fuel usage reports from registered boat owners allow the Commission to recover a portion of the taxes paid when the fuel was purchased. The Commission uses this money to support its boating programs. Under-reporting, or not reporting any fuel, decreases the amount of money available to support boating facilities and boating programs in Pennsylvania. Registered boat owners should try to be as accurate as possible when providing this information.<br /><br />On the renewal registration form it says something along the lines of<br />" Overreporting fuel usage does not effect registration fees."<br /><br />At least here in Pennsylvania the PA Boat Commission gets the money.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Boat Gas and Taxes

Gee, you got a bunch of technical answers. When I saw the headline "Boat gas and Taxes" all I could think of is that both are inevitable!

 

[18rabbit]

Re: Boat Gas and Taxes

For folks in California, fuel tax collected for use in aircraft and off-road recreational vehicles is not refundable. Seems fuel tax collected for fuel used in boats may be refundable, as boats are not vehicles used ‘off-road and on land’ for recreational purposes.<br /><br />Gasoline Tax Refund<br /><br />The Bureau of Tax Administration administers the gasoline tax refund program for the State Controller's Office (SCO). The Bureau processes refund claims for state gasoline tax that was paid for exported gas or gas used for off-highway or para-transit purposes. Refund claims may be submitted by individuals and business entities, including farmers, exporters, utilities, golf courses, and many others. Use the claim form (SCGR-1) and the appropriate schedules shown below to request a refund of state gasoline tax. Please contact our staff in the Gas Tax Refund Section if you have any questions.<br /><br />See this web site for more info: <br /> http://www.sco.ca.gov/col/taxinfo/gtr/index.shtml <br /><br />I'm not a tax guy so I really don't know. A cursory reading suggests it MIGHT apply to the recreational use of boat fuel.

 

[m1rodrig]

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I also found this article so I guess it depends in what state you are in & doing some research to see if you can claim where you live. I will see if I can find something for Florida & try to get a refund if I can. web page