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The document is the Government Entity Diesel Fuel Tax Return form (CDTFA-501-DG) issued by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. It outlines the requirements for government entities to report and pay diesel fuel taxes on undyed and dyed diesel fuel used for operating motor vehicles on highways. The form includes sections for reporting fuel transactions, calculating tax due or refunds, and provides instructions for filing and payment. It emphasizes the importance of timely submission and accurate reporting of diesel fuel usage.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering your account number and the period start and end dates at the top of the form.
In the 'Report of Diesel Fuel Transactions' section, fill in lines 1 through 6 with the total gallons of undyed and dyed diesel fuel in tanks, purchased, and sold.
Proceed to the 'Government Entity Tax Return or Claim for Refund' section. Enter the total gallons used on lines 7 and 8, then calculate line 9 by adding these two amounts.
Complete lines 10 through 18 by following the instructions provided for each line, ensuring accurate calculations for tax due or refund claimed.
Finally, certify your return by signing and providing your printed name, title, email address, telephone number, and date before submitting.

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Is diesel fuel a partial tax exemption in California?

2022, ch. 55) provides a 3.9375 percent partial sales and use tax exemption on the sale, storage, use, or other consumption of diesel fuel. If you filed your return for the fourth quarter 2022 and/or the first quarter 2023, and you did not claim the partial exemption (but should have), please amend your returns.

Can a purchaser file a claim for refund to CDTFA for overpayment of sales tax paid to the seller in California?

However, if you agree with the assessed fees but make an overpayment in error, you can file a claim for refund of the overpayment with the CDTFA using a CDTFA-101, Claim for Refund or Credit. You must file your claim within six months of the date on which the fee was paid.

How much tax is on diesel fuel in California?

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) including CA Interstate User Diesel Fuel Tax (DI) Program Effective DateDiesel Fuel TaxRate Per Gallon July 1, 2021 $0.389 $0.727 July 1, 2020 $0.385 $0.795 July 1, 2019 $0.360 $0.760 July 1, 2018 $0.360 $0.7007 more rows

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What is the tax on diesel fuel?

The United States federal excise tax on gasoline is 18.4 cents per gallon and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel fuel.

Is diesel fuel taxable in California?

The sales tax rate for diesel fuel (October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023) is 9.0625 percent plus applicable district taxes. This rate includes the additional 4.00 percent sales tax rate applicable on retail sales of diesel fuel and the temporary partial sales and use tax exemption of 3.9375 percent.

Are government entities exempt from sales tax in California?

The State of California and all of its agencies are subject to sales and use tax including nonprofit organizations. Note that the federal government and other state agencies other than California are exempt from sales and use tax.

How much is the IFTA tax in California?

Effective July 1, 2022, the tax rate you report and pay with your quarterly International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) or Interstate User Diesel Fuel (DI) returns for diesel fuel purchased outside California and used in California will increase from 72.7 cents ($0.727) to 85.3 cents ($0.853) per gallon.

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