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Part 21. Customer Account Services

Chapter 7. Business Tax Returns and Non-Master File Accounts

Section 8. Excise Taxes (Cont. 2)

21.7.8  Excise Taxes (Cont. 2)

21.7.8.4 
Excise Tax Procedures

21.7.8.4.3 
Form 11-C, Occupational Tax And Registration Return For Wagering

21.7.8.4.3.4 
Form 11-C, Tax Decreases

21.7.8.4.3.4.1  (01-01-2005)
Form 11-C, Incorrect EIN

  1. If the EIN is erroneous:

    1. Input TC 291 to decrease the tax posted to the incorrect EIN.

    2. Input TC 591 with closing code 20 on the tax period following the last period for which the taxpayer had a liability, if any.

    3. Use CC ADD/ADC 24 to transfer credit to correct account.

21.7.8.4.3.4.2  (01-01-2005)
Form 11-C, Overpayment Of Tax Due To Taxpayer Error

  1. If a person was never required to file a return (an Exam issue):

    1. Input TC 291 to decrease the incorrect amount.

    2. Input TC 591 with closing code 20 on the tax period following the last period for which the taxpayer had a liability, if any.

  2. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.7.8, Form 8849, Schedule 6, Claims Relating To Taxes Reported on Form 11-C, for refunds on overpayments of the occupational tax.

21.7.8.4.4  (01-01-2005)
Form 730, Monthly Tax Return For Wagers

  1. Form 730 is the monthly wagering tax return. The MFT is 64 and the tax class is 4.

  2. Persons liable for filing Form 730, Monthly Tax Return For Wagers, must also file Form 11-C, Occupational Tax And Registration Return for Wagering, to be registered to accept wagers and to pay the occupational tax.

21.7.8.4.4.1  (01-01-2005)
Form 730, Who Must File

  1. Taxpayers must file Form 730 and pay the tax on wagers under IRC section 4401(a) if they:

    1. Are in the business of accepting taxable wagers

    2. Conduct a wagering pool or lottery for profit, or

    3. Are required to be registered and they received wagers for or on behalf of another person but did not report that person's name and address

21.7.8.4.4.2  (10-01-2009)
Form 730, What Is Taxed

  1. The tax applies only to wagers accepted in the U.S. or placed by a person who is in the U.S. with a person who is a U.S. citizen or resident or in a wagering pool or lottery conducted by a person who is a citizen or resident of the United States. Taxable wagers include those placed:

    1. On a sports event or contest with a person engaged in the business of accepting wagers on such events

    2. In a wagering pool on a sports event or contest if the pool is conducted for profit

    3. Drawings conducted by a tax-exempt organization, if the net proceeds of the drawing do not directly or indirectly benefit a private shareholder or individual

21.7.8.4.4.3  (10-01-2009)
Form 730, What Is Not Taxed

  1. The tax is not imposed on the following five items:

    1. Pari-mutuel wagering, including horse racing, dog racing, and jai alai, when licensed under state law

    2. Coin-operated devices, such as pinball machines

    3. Sweepstakes, wagering pools, or lotteries that are conducted by a state or an agency of a state, if the wager is placed with the state agency or its authorized agents or employees

    4. Games of the type in which all persons placing wagers in the game are present when wagers are placed, winners are determined, and prizes or other property are distributed

    5. Drawings conducted by an organization exempt from tax under IRC section 501 or IRC section 521 as long as the net proceeds of the drawing do not directly or indirectly benefit a private shareholder or individual

21.7.8.4.4.4  (01-01-2005)
Form 730, Rate Of Tax

  1. IRC section 4401(a)(1) imposes a 0.25% tax on wagers authorized under the laws of the state in which accepted. The tax is computed on the amount of the wager. (See line 4a of Form 730, Monthly Tax Return For Wagers.)

  2. All other taxable wagers are subject to a rate of 2% of the amount of the wager. (See line 4b of Form 730.)

21.7.8.4.4.5  (01-01-2005)
Form 730, Filing Requirements

  1. Form 730, Monthly Tax Return for Wagers, is a monthly return that must be filed by the last day of the month following the month in which a taxable wager is accepted.

  2. Once a taxpayer begins filing, Form 730 must be filed each month, even if the taxpayer receives no wagers in a month, until a final return is filed. These returns will report a liability of zero for the month.

  3. If a taxpayer stops accepting wagers, a final Form 730 must be filed. The "Final Return" box should be checked on the form.

  4. When a final return is filed, input TC 591 with Closing Code (cc) 20 using FRM 49 to close filing requirements.

21.7.8.4.4.6  (01-01-2005)
Form 730, Claims

  1. Taxpayers may use line 5 of Form 730 to claim a credit for tax paid in the two following circumstances:

    1. When there is an overpayment of tax

    2. When there has been tax imposed with respect to a wager the taxpayer laid off with another person who is liable for the wagering tax

  2. The amount of the credit cannot exceed the tax liability reported on the Form 730.

  3. Alternatively, a taxpayer may make claims on Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims.

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  5. The claim must be filed within 3 years from the time the return reporting the tax was filed, or two years from the time the tax was paid, whichever is later.

21.7.8.4.4.6.1  (01-01-2005)
Form 730, Claims For Overpayment Of Tax

  1. Claims for overpayment of wagering tax may be filed on Form 730, Monthly Tax Return for Wagers, or Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims.

  2. The following information must be submitted with each claim.

    1. The facts involving the overpayment

    2. An explanation of the reason for claiming a credit

    3. The date of payment and the amount of the tax

    4. Whether any previous claim covering the amount involved, or any part, has been filed

  3. The taxpayer must also submit a statement that the taxpayer:

    1. Has not collected (whether as a separate charge or otherwise) the amount of the tax from the person who placed the wager on which the tax was imposed;

    2. Has repaid the amount of the tax to the person that placed the wager; or

    3. Has the written consent of the person that placed the wager to the allowance of the credit. The consent must be attached to the claim.

    Reminder:

    If the overpayment relates to a laid-off wager accepted by the taxpayer, one of the above statements must be attached for both the person who placed the laid-off wager and the person who placed the original wager.

  4. Interest is allowable.

  5. Input an adjustment transaction on MFT 64 for the taxable period to which the claim relates using TC 291 for a tax decrease.

21.7.8.4.4.6.2  (01-01-2005)
Form 730, Claims For Laid-Off Wagers

  1. IRC section 6419 allows a credit to be claimed for the tax paid or due on a wager that is laid off with another taxpayer who is liable for the wagering tax.

  2. If the tax has not been paid, a credit may be claimed on Form 730, Monthly Tax Return for Wagers, for the month during which the wager was accepted in the amount of tax due for the laid-off wager.

  3. The certificate described in Reg. Section 44.6419-2(d) of the Treasury regulations must be attached to the return along with a statement setting forth:

    1. The reason for the credit.

    2. The month in which the tax was paid.

    3. The date of payment.

    4. Whether a previous claim covering amount involved, or any part, has been filed.

  4. If the tax has been paid, a refund may be claimed for the tax paid on the laid-off wagers. The same information described in (3) above must be attached to the claim.

  5. No interest is allowable.

  6. Input an adjustment transaction on MFT 64 for the taxable period to which the claim relates using TC 766.

21.7.8.4.4.7  (10-01-2008)
Form 730, Duplicate Returns

  1. See IRM 21.7.9, BMF Duplicate Filing Conditions, for instructions on how to process duplicate returns. See IRM 21.7.8.4.1.25, Form 720, Excise Tax Reported on Duplicate, Amended or Supplemental Returns, for additional information.

  2. If the original (TC 150) and amended return were secured when adjusting the account, use BS 09. If only the amended return was needed, use BS 15.

21.7.8.4.5  (04-10-2008)
Form 8849, Claim For Refund Of Excise Taxes

  1. Form 8849 is used to claim refunds relating to excise taxes.

  2. There are 7 Schedules for Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes. They are:

    1. Schedule 1 - Nontaxable Use of Fuels

    2. Schedule 2 - Sales by Registered Ultimate Vendors

    3. Schedule 3 - Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit

    4. Schedule 4 - Sales by Gasoline Wholesale Distributors (2004 and prior)

    5. Schedule 5 - Section 4081(e) Claims

    6. Schedule 6 - Other Claims

    7. Schedule 8 - Registered Credit Card Issuers

  3. Because Form 8849 includes all the information necessary for the IRS to determine if a claim is allowable, any person who attempts to make an informal claim without using this form must be sent the form for completion. Send an appropriate no consideration letter.

  4. If a completed Form 8849 is subsequently received, the form is considered filed as of the stamp date the original claim was received.

  5. In order to process, claimant must have TIN, either EIN or SSN.

  6. Use CFOL command codes to research entity.

  7. If no TIN is on record or none was provided by claimant, reject claim with appropriate C letter.

  8. For Schedules 1-3:

    1. Claims on Schedule 1 generally are filed for fuels used during any one or more of the quarters of the claimant's income tax year. Claims on Schedules 2 and 3 are filed for fuels sold during any period of at least a week. These quarterly and weekly claims must meet the dollar amount and time for filing requirements described for each Schedule.

    2. If the dollar amount and/or the time for filing requirements are not met for quarterly and weekly claims, an annual claim must be filed for these amounts.

    3. Annual claims generally are made on Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, and attached to the income tax return for the year the fuel was used (or sold, as applicable). See IRM 21.7.4.4.9.1 , Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, Form 4136.

    4. Annual claims by the United States, state and local governments, and organizations exempt from income tax under IRC section 501(a) (provided that the organization is not required to file Form 990 T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return, for that taxable year) are made on Form 8849, Schedule 1, Nontaxable Use of Fuels. For these claimants, the annual claim must be filed within 3 years of the close of the claimant's taxable year. The taxable year is based on the calendar year or fiscal year it regularly uses to keep its books. There is no minimum dollar amount on the annual claim.

    5. Ultimate Vendor claims may be received prior to a return posting (TC 150). If so, adjust claim using appropriate MFT 02, 05, 06, 30, or 34 tax module for income tax return filed by taxpayer. Use tax year relative to tax period on claim (such as 200908, 200912). If taxpayer is a fiscal year filer, the correct Fiscal Year Month (FYM) must be used. For Ultimate Purchaser claims, use MFT 40.

    6. When processing fuel tax claims, the credit adjustment must be input on the tax year indicated on Form 8849 . (Check CC ENMOD for fiscal year filer.)

    Caution:

    When the taxpayer has specific filing requirements (Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return; Form 1120-C, U.S. Income Tax Return for Cooperative Associations; Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return; Form 1065, U.S. Return of Partnership Income; Form 1041, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return; or Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return), and it is within two cycles of return's original due date, input the adjustment on the next tax year. For example, a claim for December, 2008, would be input on tax year 2009 once it is two cycles from the March 15th, 2009 return due date. This procedure avoids UPC 313 RC (9). This is not necessary for Ultimate Purchaser claims processed on MFT 40.

  9. If credit adjustment is input to MFT 02, follow IRM 21.4.6 for Debtor Master File/Tax Offset Program (DMF/TOP) research.

    Caution:

    If taxpayer has DMF/TOP debt for the current processing year (PY), refer to Document 6209, Section 5 for a list of Agency and Subagency (AG/SA) Codes.

21.7.8.4.5.1  (05-20-2009)
MFT 40, Ultimate Purchaser Claims

  1. MFT 40 is used to process Ultimate Purchaser Claims (End User Claims). Ultimate Vendor Claims with twenty day turn around time must not be processed on MFT 40.

    Note:

    Effective 01/01/2007, the tax class for MFT 40 is 3.

  2. Ultimate Purchaser Claims must be processed on MFT 40 using the following procedures:

    1. A dummy module must be created for the first claim that is processed using CC ACTON. (See Command Code Job Aid on SERP.) This establishes the tax module for the MFT 40 and is not required after the first TC 150.00 posts to the module.

    2. Input TC 290 using the appropriate CRN for the fuel tax credit. The first TC 290 generates a TC 150.00.

    3. Let the refund generate systemically, do not refund manually.

    4. If it is necessary to input a manual refund, use priority code 6 with your adjustment. This alerts Master File that a TC 840 has been input and a TC 846 will not generate. Never use priority code 6, unless you are issuing a manual refund.

  3. One refund generates per cycle for the TC 290. If there are multiple transactions (TC 290), one refund generates the total of the credits per cycle.

    Example:

    For cycle 20105, three Ultimate Purchaser claims were processed for $100.00 each. One refund would generate for $300.00 for that cycle.

  4. A CP 210 generates for each cycle, notifying the taxpayer of the refund.

  5. If a notice needs to be stopped, use appropriate hold code and write a letter of explanation to the taxpayer.

21.7.8.4.5.2  (10-01-2009)
Form 8849, Schedule 1, Nontaxable Use of Fuels

  1. Claims on Schedule 1 may be made only by the ultimate purchaser of the fuel. In the case of export, the Schedule may be made only by the ultimate purchaser of the fuel. In the case of export, the exporter is the ultimate purchaser. Ultimate purchasers include purchasers of undyed diesel, undyed kerosene, gasoline, kerosene used for aviation gasoline and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). To be considered a valid claim, the following requirements must be met:

    1. Claim must be at least $750.00.

    2. The $750.00 amount may be met by making a claim for fuel used during any quarter of a claimant's income tax year or aggregating amounts from any quarters of the claimant's income tax year for which no other claim has been made.

    3. If dollar amount and/or the time for filing requirements are not met, an annual claim or a claim for qualifying aggregate amounts must be filed.

    4. Claim must be filed during the first quarter following the last quarter included in the claim.

      Example:

      If a claim is filed for two quarters, January through March and April through June, the claim must be filed between July 1 and September 30.

    5. Only one claim may be filed for a quarter.

    6. Annual claims are made on Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, attached to the income tax return. (See IRM 21.7.4.4.9.1, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, Form 4136.)

  2. Types of fuel, credit reference numbers (CRN's), and tax rate for Form 8849, Schedule 1, Nontaxable Use of Fuels, are:

    Fuels (Nontaxable Use) Credit Reference Number (CRN's) Credit/Payment Rate per Gallon
    Gasoline 362 $.183
    Exported gasoline 411 $.184
    Aviation gasoline used in commercial aviation (other than foreign trade) 354 $.15
    Aviation gasoline (other nontaxable use) 324 $.193
    Exported Aviation gasoline 412 $.194
    LUST tax on aviation fuel used in foreign trade 433 $.001
    Undyed diesel fuel for nontaxable use and for use on a farm for farming purposes 360 $.243
    Undyed diesel fuel for use in trains 353 $.243
    Undyed diesel fuel for use in certain intercity and local buses 350 $.17
    Nontaxable use of undyed kerosene taxed at $.244 346 $.243
    Undyed kerosene used on a farm for farming purposes 346 $.243
    Undyed kerosene for use in certain intercity and local buses 347 $.17
    Kerosene taxed at $.244 used in commercial aviation (other than foreign trade) 417 $.200
    Kerosene taxed at $.219 used in commercial aviation (other than foreign trade) 355 $.175
    Nontaxable use in aviation (other than use by a state or local government) taxed at $.244 346 $.243
    Nontaxable use in aviation (other than by a state or local government) taxed at $.219 369 $.218
    LUST tax on aviation fuels used in foreign trade 433 $.001
    Liquefied petroleum gas 419 $.183
    "P Series" fuels 420 $.183
    Compressed natural gas (CNG) (GGE=126.67 cu. ft.) 421 $.183
    Liquefied hydrogen 422 $.183
    Any liquid fuel derived from coal (including peat) through the Fischer-Tropsch process 423 $.243
    Liquid fuel derived from biomass 424 $.243
    Liquefied natural gas (LNG) 425 $.243
    Liquefied gas derived from biomass 435 $.183
    Nontaxable use of diesel-water-fuel emulsion 309 $.197
    Nontaxable use of exported diesel-water-fuel emulsion 306 $.198
    Exported undyed diesel fuel 413 $.244
    Exported dyed diesel fuel and exported gasoline blendstocks taxed at $.001 415 $.001
    Exported undyed kerosene 414 $.244
    Exported dyed kerosene 416 $.001

  3. Input adjustment with TC 290 on MFT 40 using appropriate CRN. No interest is allowable. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.1 , MFT 40, Ultimate Purchaser Claims, for adjustment procedures.

    Note:

    New category codes for Form 8849 Schedule 1, Nontaxable Use of Fuels, are:

    • For a paper filed Schedule 1, use category code SC1P

    • For an electronic filed Schedule 1, use category code SC1E

  4. If claim is a full disallowance (such as an expired period):

    • Input TC 290

    • Blocking series 44 (no TC 150)

    • Blocking series 98 (if TC 150 posted)

    • Write 105C (full disallowance letter)

  5. If claim is a partial disallowance (i.e. A portion of the claim period is filed late.):

    • Input TC 290

    • Use Blocking Series 40 (no TC 150)

    • Use Blocking Series 15 (If TC 150 posted; Block 00 if return is attached to your adjustment)

    • Use appropriate CRN for portion of claim that is allowed

    • Write 106C (partial disallowance letter)

21.7.8.4.5.3  (05-13-2010)
Form 8849, Schedule 2, Sales By Registered Ultimate Vendors

  1. Claims on this Schedule must be made only by a registered ultimate vendor. An ultimate vendor is the person who sold the fuel to the ultimate purchaser.

    Note:

    Registered ultimate vendors cannot make claims for certain uses of taxable fuel if the ultimate purchaser purchased the fuel with a credit card issued to the ultimate purchaser by the credit card issuer.

  2. A registered ultimate vendor of undyed diesel fuel, undyed kerosene, and kerosene sold for use in aviation, gasoline, or aviation gasoline, uses Schedule 2 to make a claim for refund.

    • UV- Ultimate vendor that sells undyed diesel fuel, undyed kerosene, gasoline, or aviation gasoline.

    • UB- Ultimate vendor that sells undyed diesel fuel or undyed kerosene for use in certain intercity and local buses.

    • UP-Ultimate vendor that sells kerosene sold from a blocked pump.

    • UA-Ultimate vendor that sells kerosene for use in aviation.

    See the table below for the requirements to determine a qualified claim:

    If Ultimate Vendor For: Then Allowable Sales Must Be For: Requirements That Claim Must Meet:
    Undyed diesel fuel

    • Use by a state or local government (Use CRN 360 at tax rate $.243.)

    • Use in certain intercity and local buses (Use CRN 350 at tax rate $.17.)

    • Claimant sold the diesel fuel at a tax excluded price, repaid the amount of tax to the buyer, or obtained written consent of the buyer to make the claim.

    • Claimant has obtained the required certificate from the buyer and has no reason to believe any information in the certificate or statement is false.

    • Claimant certifies there is no visible evidence of dye in the fuel.

    • Registered ultimate vendor of diesel fuel is the only person eligible to make this claim and has obtained the required certificate from the buyer. Registration number must be entered on Form 8849.

    • Must be for diesel fuel sold during a period of at least one week.

    • Amount of claim must be at least $200.00 (To meet this minimum, lines one, two and three may be combined.)

    • Must be filed by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim.

    • Information for each governmental unit to which the diesel fuel was sold and the number of gallons sold to each must be reported, if a claim amount is report on line 2a.

    Registered ultimate vendor of undyed kerosene (other than kerosene for use in aviation)

    • Use by a state or local government (Use CRN 346 at tax rate $.243.)

    • Sales from a blocked pump (Use CRN 346 at tax rate $.243.)

    • Use in certain intercity and local buses (Use CRN 347 at tax rate $.17.)

    • Claimant has obtained the required certificate from the buyer and has no reason to believe any information in the certificate or statement is false.

    • Claim must be for kerosene sold for a period that is at least one week.

    • Amount of claim must be at least $100.00 (To meet the minimum, amounts from lines 2 and 3 may be combined.)

    • Claim must be filed by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim.

    • Information for each governmental unit to whom the kerosene was sold and the number of gallons sold to each must be reported, if a claim amount is reported on line 2a.

    Registered ultimate vendors of kerosene for use in aviation

    • Use in commercial aviation (other than foreign trade) taxed at $.219 (Use CRN 355 at tax rate $.175.)

    • Use in commercial aviation (other than foreign trade) taxed at $.244 (Use CRN 417 at tax rate $.200.)

    • Nonexempt use in noncommercial aviation (Use CRN 418 at tax rate $.025.)

    • Other nontaxable uses taxed at $.244 (Use CRN 346 at tax rate $.243.)

    • Other nontaxable uses taxed at $.219 (Use CRN 369 at tax rate $.218.)

    • LUST tax on aviation fuels used in foreign trade (Use CRN 433 at tax rate $.001.)

    • Registered ultimate vendor of kerosene used in commercial aviation or nontaxable uses is the only person eligible to make this claim if the buyer waives his or her right by providing the registered ultimate vendor with an unexpired waiver. For nonexempt use in noncommercial aviation fuel, a registered ultimate vendor of aviation is the only person eligible to make the claim if buyer provides vendor with an unexpired certificate.

    • Claim must be for kerosene used in aviation sold during a period that is at least 1 week.

    • The amount of the claim must be at least $100.00 (To meet this minimum, amounts from lines 2 and 3 may be combined.)

    • The claim must be filed by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim.

    Registered ultimate vendors of gasoline

    • Use by a nonprofit educational organization (Use CRN 362 at tax rate $.183.)

    • Use by a state or local government (including essential government use by an Indian tribal government). (Use CRN 362 at tax rate $.183.)

    • Claimant has obtained the required certificate from the buyer and has no reason to believe any information in the certificate or statement is false.

    • Claim must be for gasoline sold during a period that is at least 1 week.

    • Amount of claim must be at least $200.00 (To meet this minimum, amounts from lines 4(a), (b), 5 (a) and 5(b) may be combined.)

    • Claim must be filed by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim.

    • Information for each nonprofit educational organization or governmental unit to whom the gasoline was sold and the number of gallons sold to each must be reported, if a claim amount is reported on line 2a

    Registered ultimate vendor of aviation gasoline

    • Use by a nonprofit educational organization (Use CRN 324 at tax rate of $.193.)

    • Use by a state or local government (including essential government use by an Indian tribal government) (Use CRN 324 at tax rate $.193.)

    • Claimant has obtained the required certificate from the buyer and has no reason to believe any information in the certificate or statement is false.

    • Claim must be for gasoline sold during a period that is at least 1 week.

    • Amount of claim must be at least $200.00 (to meet this minimum, amounts from lines 4(a), (b), 5 (a) and 5(b) may be combined.)

    • Claim must be filed by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim.

    • Information for each nonprofit educational organization or governmental unit to whom the gasoline was sold and the number of gallons sold to each must be reported, if a claim amount is reported on line 2a.

  3. Ultimate vendor claims are interest bearing and must be processed within 20 days if filed electronically to avoid payment of interest. If the refund is filed electronically and not issued within 20 days, allow interest from the date the claim was received to the date the refund is scheduled to be issued. If ultimate vendor claims are not filed electronically, the claim must be processed within 45 days. If claims are not paid within 45 days, the claim must be paid with interest. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.4.1, Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit, Time Frames For Claims. See IRM 21.7.8.4.1.24, Electronic Filing for form 720, Quarterly Excise Tax Return, for additional e-file processing procedures.

  4. Ultimate Vendor Claims that do not provide the required information can be perfected with a telephone call to the taxpayer. Claims must be processed within the desired time frame (see (3) above). If there is no response to the telephone call for missing information within three business days, reduce the claim by the entries that are not complete and send a letter of explanation to the taxpayer.

    Example:

    An ultimate vendor submits a claim for undyed diesel fuel that was sold to a state and includes the required information list (EIN, name, and number of gallons of fuel sold) for each customer to whom he sold the fuel. The claim also includes gasoline sold to a nonprofit organization, but the customer information is missing. The ultimate vendor is called for the missing information and if there is no response within three business days, reduce the amount of refund for the gasoline entry and write a 106C letter using partial disallowance procedures (see below).

  5. All ultimate vendors must have a certified registration, Form 637, Application for Registration (For Certain Excise Activities), to receive a fuel tax refund. Check ExTRAS (Excise Tax Registration Authentication System) to verify the certificate of registration. If there is not a certificate of registration on file, reject the claim using "no consideration" procedures (see below).

  6. If the claim address does not match the address of record, use the table below:

    IF THEN
    The claim is allowable Send the refund to the address of record and:
    (1) Send a 104C letter to the address of record.
    (2) Advise the taxpayer that a refund claim was received with the taxpayer's EIN but the claim address did not match the address of record.
    (3) If the taxpayer needs to change the address of record, a Form 8822, Change of Address is required. (The 104C letter states how the form can be obtained by the taxpayer.)
    The claim is not allowable Reject the claim using "no consideration" procedures and return the rejected claim to the address on the claim. (See below for procedures.)
    The taxpayer disagrees and gives an explanation of why it is not possible to change the address of record and needs to add another address (multiple locations, etc.) Advise the taxpayer that only one address of record is permitted and the refunds will continue to be sent to the address of record. Update IDRS with the following history item: 104C/REPLY. (Do not need to write additional 104C letters if there are multiple claims.)

    Note:

    You must not accept a fax copy of Form 8822, Change of Address, for an ultimate vendor claim. See IRM 21.3.4.14.5, Fax Guidelines.

  7. If an ultimate vendor claim is not filed within the required time frame (during a period of at least one week and by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim), reject the claim using "no consideration" procedures.

  8. The instructions below must be used to process valid interest bearing (20 or 45 day) diesel fuel and kerosene claims.

    1. Check fiscal year, MFT/ filing requirements using CC ENMOD.

      Note:

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    2. Check universal access for any pending changes to TXMOD or ENMOD.

    3. Math verify the claim.

    4. Using CFOL, check for debit balances for offset. See IRM 21.5.6.4, Freeze Code Procedures, for freeze codes.

  9. Adjust account as follows:

    1. If no TC 150, use blocking series 40. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5, Form 8849, Claim For Refund Of Excise Taxes.

    2. Use TC 290 and applicable CRN, with corresponding money amount. A TC 766 generates for credit on Master File.

      Note:

      New category codes for Schedule 2, Sales by Registered Ultimate Vendors, are SC2P for a paper filed claim and SC2E for an electronic filed claim.

    3. Manual Refunds must be used for interest bearing fuel claims.

      Note:

      Per Commissioner Byrd's memo dated April 27, 2010, manually pre-filed refundable Ultimate Vendor claims are not true manual refunds, and should not be included in the monitoring manual refund procedures. See IRM 21.4.4.5.1(1), Monitoring Manual Refunds.

    4. If TC 150 posted, use appropriate blocking series, input TC 770.00 to restrict interest.

  10. If claim is a full disallowance (such as an expired period):

    • Input TC 290.

    • Use Blocking series 44 (no TC 150).

    • Use Blocking series 98 (if TC 150 posted).

    • Write 105C (full disallowance letter).

  11. If claim is a partial disallowance (i.e. A portion of the claim period is filed late, missing customer information, etc.):

    • Input TC 290.

    • Use Blocking Series 40 (no TC 150).

    • Use Blocking Series 15 (if TC 150 posted; Block 00 if return is attached to your adjustment).

    • Use appropriate CRN for portion of claim that is allowed.

    • Write 106C (partial disallowance letter).

  12. See Schedule 2 and its instructions for more information on claim requirements.

21.7.8.4.5.4  (04-29-2011)
Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit

  1. Claims for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel Mixture Credits, Alternative Fuel Credits, and Alternative Fuel Mixture Credits allowable under IRC 6426 and 6427 expired for periods after 12/31/2009. However, the credits were retroactively reinstated by sections 701(c) (biodiesel) and 704(c) (alternative fuel) of The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (Act) (Pub. L. 111-312).

  2. Per Notice 2011-10, Biodiesel and Alternative Fuels; Claims for 2010; Excise Tax, taxpayers may make a one-time claim for payment of the credits and payments allowable under IRC 6426 and 6427 for biodiesel (including renewable diesel) mixtures, alternative fuels, and alternative fuel mixtures sold or used during calendar year 2010.

    Note:

    The notice does not affect 2010 claims for the alcohol fuel mixture credit under IRC 6426 (b) or the alcohol fuel mixture payment under IRC 6427(e). Taxpayers should continue to submit these claims separately on, and in accordance with, the appropriate form and form instructions for those claims. The alcohol fuel credits (including alcohol fuel mixtures) are effective December 31, 2011. The credit for liquefied hydrogen did not expire at the end of 2009, and claims relating to liquefied hydrogen sold or used during 2010 may be submitted by the method prescribed in this notice (if the credit was not previously claimed) or by any method that was permitted for claims relating to liquefied hydrogen sold or used before calendar year 2010.

  3. Claimants must follow the procedures listed below to make a claim under Notice 2011-10, Biodiesel and Alternative Fuels; Claims for 2010, for payment of credits and payments allowable under IRC 6426 and IRC 6427 on Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit. (Claimants may also file a one-time claim on Form 4136 , Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, see IRM 21.7.4.4.9.1, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, Form 4136, and Form 8864, Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Fuels Credit IRM 21.7.4.4.8.3.21, Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Fuels Credit, Form 8864 for additional information.

    • Claimants must submit claims for 2010 biodiesel and alternative fuel incentives on Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes.

    • Claimants must include Form 8849 Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit, with the submission and enter amounts for 2010 biodiesel and alternative fuel incentives on Line 2 and Line 3 of Schedule 3, as appropriate.

    • Claimants must follow the instructions to Form 8849, Schedule 3, when preparing their submission to the extent that those instructions do not conflict with this notice. (See remaining paragraphs beginning with (6) below) for this information.

    • Each claimant must claim all 2010 biodiesel and alternative fuel incentives on a single Form 8849, Schedule 3. IRS will not process multiple submissions from a single claimant. Therefore, a claimant’s single submission should encompass all 2010 biodiesel and alternative fuel incentives for which the claimant is eligible.

    • Each claimant must mail its submission to the address listed for Form 8849, Claim For Refund Of Excise Tax, in the instructions on Form 8849, under "Where To File." Alternatively, claimants may electronically file Form 8849 Schedule 3, through any electronic return originator, transmitter, or intermediate service provider participating in the IRS e-file program for excise taxes.

    • Claimants must be registered by the IRS in order to make alternative fuel and alternative fuel mixture claims under IRC 6426(d), IRC 6426(e), and IRC 6427(e). Claimants that are not already registered by the IRS may apply to the IRS for registration by filing Form 637, Application for Registration (For Certain Excise Tax Activities), in accordance with the instructions to Form 637.

  4. A claimant may submit its claim under the Notice as early as January 14, 2011. The IRS will deem any claim that is submitted before February 2, 2011, as filed on February 2, 2011. However, the 180-day claim period for 2010 biodiesel and alternative fuel incentives begins on February 2, 2011. All claims for 2010 biodiesel and alternative fuel incentives must be filed on or before August 1, 2011. The IRS will not process claims filed after that date. If the IRS does not pay a 2010 biodiesel and alternative fuel incentives claim that conforms to Notice 2011-10, within 60 days after the claim is received, the IRS will pay the claim with interest from the claim filing date (February 2, 2011, in the case of claims submitted before that date) using the overpayment rate and method provided by IRC 6621. See IRM 20.2.10.3.3.1,, Special Rule for 2010, for interest instructions.

  5. To adjust accounts, see IRM 21.7.8.4.5.4.2, Form 8849, Schedule 3, Processing Claims for Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit.

  6. Before claiming a refund on Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and Alternative Fuel Credit, the alcohol fuel mixture, biodiesel mixture credit, renewable diesel mixture credit, and the alternative fuel mixture credit must first be taken on Form 720, Schedule C, Quarterly Federal Tax Return, as a credit against taxable fuel liability (IRC section 4081) reported on Form 720. The 4041 alternative fuel credit must first be taken on Form 720 as a credit against IRC section 4041 liability. If the taxpayer has these tax liabilities and did not make the claim on Form 720, Schedule C, as a credit against those liabilities, the taxpayer must first file Form 720X, Amended Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, before Form 8849, Schedule 3 can be used.

    Exception:

    IRS will not process nor pay claims for 2010 biodiesel and alternative fuels designated for the one-time filing if they are submitted on Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return or Form 720X, Amended Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return. Paragraph 6 above is not applicable to the one-time 2010 tax year credits filed under paragraphs 1 through 5. The one-time credits are not required to be applied to the Form 720 tax liability via Schedule C. However, the claimant is responsible for reporting and paying any appropriate Form 720 tax liability.

  7. The alcohol fuel mixture credit is allowed for each gallon of alcohol used to produce an alcohol fuel mixture. The person who produced and sold or used the mixture in its trade or business is the only person eligible to make this claim. For this credit, alcohol does not include alcohol produced from petroleum, natural gas, or coal (including peat), or alcohol with a proof of less than 190 (150 proof for purposes of a mixture credit taken under IRC section 40) on Form 6478, Alcohol and Cellulosic Biofuels Fuel Credit. See IRM 21.7.4.4.8.3.3, Alcohol and Cellulosic Biofuels Fuel Credit, Form 6478. See the chart below for the rates and requirements for an alcohol fuel mixture.

    Type Of Fuel The Rate Is: Requirements Are:
    Alcohol Fuel Mixtures containing ethanol $.45 (CRN 393)

    • Claimant produced an alcohol fuel mixture by mixing taxable fuel with alcohol.

    • The alcohol fuel mixture was sold by the claimant to any person for use as a fuel or was used as a fuel by the claimant.

    • The claim must be for an alcohol fuel mixture sold or used during a period that is at least one week

    • The amount of the claim, must be at least $200.00. To meet the minimum, lines 1, 2, and 3 of the Schedule 3 may be combined.

    • The claim must be filed by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim.

    Alcohol fuel mixtures containing alcohol (other than ethanol) $.60 per gallon of alcohol (CRN 394) Same as above.

  8. The biodiesel mixture credit is allowed for each gallon of biodiesel used to produce a biodiesel mixture that is at least .1% diesel fuel. The person that produced and sold or used the mixture in their trade or business is the only person eligible to make this claim. The biodiesel used to produce the mixture must:

    1. Meet ASTM D6751

    2. Meet EPA's registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives under section 211 of the Clean Air Act

    Note:

    Claimant must attach the Certificate for Biodiesel and if applicable, the Statement of Biodiesel Reseller

  9. The renewable diesel mixture credit, is allowed for each gallon of renewable diesel if the claimant produced a mixture by mixing renewable diesel with liquid fuel (other than renewable diesel). The renewable diesel used to produce the renewable diesel mixture must:

    1. Be derived from biomass

    2. Meet EPA's registration requirements for fuels and fuel additives

    3. Meet ASTM D975, D396, or other equivalent standard approved by the IRS

    4. Be sold by the claimant to any person for use as a fuel or was used as a fuel by the claimant

      Note:

      Claimant must attach the Certificate for Biodiesel and if applicable, the Statement of Biodiesel Reseller

      Note:

      For a renewable diesel mixture used in aviation, kerosene is treated as if it is diesel fuel.

    See the chart below for the rates and requirements for Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Mixture Credit.

    Note:

    For tax year 2010, see paragraphs 1 through 5 above.

    Biodiesel or Renewable Diesel Mixture Credit The Rate Is: Requirements Are:
    Biodiesel Mixture Credit (other than agri-biodiesel mixtures) $1.00 per gallon of biodiesel (CRN 388, effective 01/01/2009)

    • Claim must be for a biodiesel fuel mixture sold or used during a period that is at least one week.

    • Amount of the claim must be at least $200.

    • Combine lines 1, 2, and 3 of Schedule 3 to meet the minimum requirement (electronically, any amount).

    • The claim must be filed by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim.

    Agri-biodiesel mixtures (derived solely from virgin oils including virgin vegetable oils from corn, soybeans, sunflower seeds, cottonseeds, canola, safflowers, flaxseeds, rice bran, mustard seeds, and from animal fats) $1.00 per gallon of biodiesel (CRN 390) Same as above.
    Renewable diesel mixture $1.00 per gallon of renewable diesel mixture (CRN 307) Same as above.

  10. The alternative fuel credit is allowed for each gallon or gallon equivalent of alternative fuel. The registered alternative fueler is the only person eligible to make the claim and must have:

    1. Sold an alternative fuel at retail and delivered it into the fuel supply tank of a motor vehicle or motorboat

    2. Delivered the alternative fuel in bulk for taxable use in a motor vehicle or motor boat and received the required statement of taxable use from the buyer; or

    3. Used an alternative fuel (not sold at retail or in bulk) in a motor vehicle or motorboat or;

    4. Sold the alternative fuel for use as a fuel in aviation

    Note:

    For tax year 2010, see paragraphs 1 through 5 above.

  11. The alternative fuel mixture credit is allowed for each gallon of alternative fuel used to produce an alternative fuel mixture (a mixture of alternative fuel and taxable fuel). The registered alternative fueler that produced and sold or used the mixture as a fuel in its trade or business is the only person eligible to make the claim. The claimant must:

    1. Certify it produced the alternative fuel, or has in its possession the name, address, and EIN of the person(s) that sold the alternative to the claimant, the date of purchase, and an invoice or other documentation identifying the amount of the alternative fuel

    2. Certify that no other claim for the amount of the alternative fuel has been made

    3. Be registered by the IRS as an alternative fueler

    See the chart below for the alternative fuel and alternative fuel mixture credit rates and requirements:

    Alternative Fuel or Mixtures Credit per Gallons or Gasoline Gallon Equivalents Requirements Are:
    Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) $.50 (CRN 426)

    • Claim must be for an alternative fuel or alternative fuel mixture sold or used during a period of at least one week.

    • Claimant must be registered with the IRS.

    • Claim amount must be $200.

    • Combine lines 1, 2, and 3 of Schedule 3 to meet minimum requirement (electronically, any amount.)

    • Claim must be filed by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim.

    "P Series fuels" .50 (CRN 427) Same as above.
    Compressed natural gas (CNG) .50 (CRN 428) Same as above.
    Liquefied hydrogen .50 (CRN 429) Same as above.
    Any liquid derived from coal (including peat) .50 (CRN 430) Same as above.
    Liquid hydrocarbons derived from biomass .50 (CRN 431) Same as above.
    Liquefied natural gas (LNG) .50 (CRN 432) Same as above.
    Liquefied gas derived from biomass .50 (CRN 436) Same as above.
    Compressed gas derived from biomass .50 (CRN 437 GGE = 121 cu.ft.) Same as above.

    Note:

    A customer list is not required to be attached for any of the fuel mixture or alternative fuel mixture credits.

  12. The alcohol fuel mixture credit, biodiesel mixture credit, alternative fuel credit, and alternative fuel mixture credit may not be claimed for alcohol, biodiesel or alternative fuel that is produced outside the United States for use as a fuel outside the United States. The United States includes any possession of the United States.

21.7.8.4.5.4.1  (01-24-2011)
Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit, Time Frames For Interest Bearing Claims

  1. Electronic filing is available for Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and Alternative Fuels. The claims are interest bearing and must be processed within 20 days if filed electronically, to avoid payment of interest.

  2. A manual refund, Form 5792, Request for IDRS Generated Refund, must be input no later than the 15th day after claim is filed electronically. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.3 (9) (c), for manual refund procedures on interest bearing fuel claims (20 day claim).

    Note:

    If the refund is not issued on the electronically filed claim within 20 days, allow interest from the date the claim was received to the date the refund is scheduled to be issued.

  3. If claims are filed on paper, the 45-day interest free period applies. See IRM 20.2.10.3.2, Special Interest Rules, for specific instructions.

  4. See IRM 21.7.8.4.1.24, Electronic Filing for form 720, Quarterly Excise Tax Return, for additional e-file processing procedures.

    Exception:

    For the one-time claims for 2010, see IRM 21.7.8.4.5.4 (4), Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit.

21.7.8.4.5.4.2  (11-08-2010)
Form 8849, Schedule 3, Processing Claims for Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit

  1. Use the instructions below to process valid alcohol fuel mixtures and biodiesel mixture claims:

    1. A manual refund, Form 5792, Request for IDRS Generated Refund, must be input no later than the 15th day after claim is filed electronically. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.3 (9) (c), for manual refund procedures on interest bearing fuel claims (20 day claim). If the refund is not issued on the electronically filed claim within 20 days, allow interest from the date the claim was received to the date the refund is scheduled to be issued. If the refund is not issued on the electronically filed claim within 20 days, allow interest from the date the claim was received to the date the refund is scheduled to be issued. If claims are filed by paper, the 45-day interest free period applies. See IRM 20.2.10.3.2, Special Interest Rules, for specific instructions.

    2. Claims must be reviewed by a classifier. The claim must have a classification stamp prior to processing.

    3. If claim is accept as filed, use the same procedures for the MFT, filing requirements and research for the adjustment as used on Form 8849, Schedule 2. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5 (8) for instructions.

    4. Input TC 290 using blocking series 40.

    5. Input the appropriate CRN with dollar amount and no minus sign, for the type of fuel used and/or sold.

    6. Use HC4 on the adjustment when issuing a manual refund.

    7. Use TC 770.00 on TC 840 adjustment to restrict interest.

      Note:

      New category codes for Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit, are SC3P for a paper filed claim and SC3E for an electronic filed claim.

  2. If claim is a full disallowance (such as an expired period):

    • Input TC 290.

    • Use Blocking series 44 (no TC 150).

    • Use Blocking series 98 (if TC 150 posted).

    • Write 105C (full disallowance letter).

  3. If claim is a partial disallowance (i.e. a portion of the claim period is late, etc.):

    • Input TC 290.

    • Use Blocking Series 40 (no TC 150).

    • Use Blocking Series 15 (if TC 150 posted; Block 00 if return is attached to your adjustment).

    • Use appropriate CRN for portion of claim that is allowed.

    • Write 106C (partial disallowance letter).

  4. If missing information can be resolved by a telephone call, attempt to call the taxpayer before partially disallowing the claim.

    Note:

    If 105C or 106C letter is written, do not send the claim back to the taxpayer. The claim must stay with the adjustment DLN. If 916C letter is written, you must send the claim back with the letter.

21.7.8.4.5.4.3  (02-04-2011)
Form 8849, Schedule 3, Repayment of Black Liquor Claims, (Cellulosic Biofuel Excise Tax Credit)

  1. The Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111-152) amended the definition of cellulosic biofuel, effective for fuels sold or used after December 31, 2009. The Act stated that as a result of the amendment, the cellulosic biofuel producer credit ceased to be available for fuels containing significant water, sediment, or ash content, such as black liquor. IRC 6426, allowed a $.50 credit per gallon of biomass produced and used or sold as fuel. The claimant must have been a certified registrant.

  2. IRS stated per the amendment of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, the (CB) certified registrant may apply for a registration for an IRC section 40(b) (6) non-refundable income tax credit. The credit is $1.01 per gallon of qualified cellulosic biofuels. To allow the credit the taxpayer must:

    • Be a certified registrant for an IRC section 40(b) (6) nonrefundable income tax credit.

    • Only one credit is permissible, therefore, the claimant must return the previously claimed credit of $.50 per gallon to be eligible for the non-refundable credit of $1.01 per gallon.

  3. The taxpayer was instructed to:

    • Send the repayments to P.O. Box 312, Covington, KY.

    • Accompany the repayment with a copy of the claim, worksheet, and a copy of the addendum letter issued by the IRS

    • Notate “CBR” at the top of page one on their tax returns

    • Notate Form 720/201012 on their repayment checks

  4. When payments are received with returns indicating “CBR” on the top of page 1, Receipt and Control will apply the payment to the Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, MFT 03, account for tax period ended Dec. 31, 2010 (fourth quarter). All of these payments are applied with a TC 670 and a TC 570.

  5. The claimant must file for the cellulosic biofuel non-refundable credit on their income tax return, Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, Form 990T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return or Form 1040, Individual Income Tax Return, as a general business credit reported on Form 6478, Credit for Alcohol Used as Fuel, and Form 3800, General Business Credit. There may be some credits and payments returned on Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels. To allow for the proper processing of the income tax return Centralized Excise employees must first adjust the credit allowed in 2009 for the "Black Liquor" claims and apply the returned payment that was refunded in 2009. This also includes a reversal of credit and a credit transfer that apply to Form 1120, Form 4136. The clerical team in Centralized Excise will receive correspondence from Receipt & Control and route the information to the Tax Examiner's in Centralized Excise. Information from the work sheet supplied by the claimant is used to reverse the refundable credit and repayment of the refund received, as follows:

    • Reverse the credit on the income tax return tax module used to allow the refund for the Black Liquor claims in 2009. These refunds would have been issued from the income tax return filing requirement shown on Enmod. More than likely, most would have been refunded from the Form 1120, MFT 02, tax module. Input the adjustment using a TC 290.00 and CRN 431 with a minus.

    • Input a credit transfer for the returned payment from the Form 720, MFT 03, tax year ended, 201012, account to satisfy the reversed credit. Input the credit transfer using a TC 672 on the debit side and a TC 670 on the credit side with a TC 570.

    Note:

    Only apply the amount that satisfies the reversed credit. If there are excess monies that go over the amount of the reversed credit let them remain on MFT 03/201012. Use the worksheet as your Source document.

  6. Per a memorandum from the Office of Chief Council dated October 5, 2010, a black liquor producer may claim a credit under Section 6426(e) (for black liquor used as a fuel in an alternative fuel mixture) and a credit under Section 40(b) (6) (for cellulosic biofuel) in the same taxable year for different volumes of black liquor. Section 6426(h), precludes any allocation between Section 6426(e) and Section 40(b) (6) for the same gallon of fuel (for example, claiming $0.50 per gallon under Section 6426(e) plus $0.51 per gallon (the difference between $1.01 and $0.50) under Section 40(b) (6) for the same gallon of black liquor. Examples:

    • Pulp Mill X produces black liquor for the entire calendar year. On April 1, 2009, they began producing and using a qualified alternative fuel mixture and began filing Form 8849, Schedule 3, on a weekly bases for the $.50 credit. They now file their income tax return for the year and claim the Section 40(b) (6) cellulosic biofuel producer credit for the volume of black liquor fuel used during January through March, 2009. Credit is allowed and no repayment is necessary.

    • Pulp Company A has four mills that produced and used black liquor for the entire year. Only three of the mills produced and used the qualified alternative fuel mixture the entire year. Company A filed Form 8849 Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit, or Form 4136 Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, to take advantage of the Section 6426(e) credit. Company A now files an amended Form 1120 U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, and takes the Section 40(b) (6) credit for the one mill that they did not take the Section 6426(e) credit. No repayment of the $.50 credit taken at the other three mills is required.

    • Pulp Mill XYZ produces a qualified alternative fuel mixture for the entire year and has filed Form 8849 Schedule 3, on a weekly bases to receive the $.50 credit. At the end of the tax year the taxpayer examines their tax status and determines that it is beneficial for them to take part of the Section 40 credit even though Section 87 requires the amount of the Section 40 credit to be included in gross income. Following the procedures that IRS developed to allow black liquor producers to repay the Section 6426(e) credit and claim the Section 40 credit for the same volume of black liquor, they must repay the $.50 credit they received for the period January 1 through May 30, 2009. They can then file their Form 1120, and attach Form 6478, Credit For Alcohol Used As Fuel, claiming the $1.01 cellulosic biofuel credit for the gallons used from January 1 through May 30, 2009.

    Caution:

    If inputting a TC 290.00 to reverse a TC 766 (previous credit), there must be a sufficient amount within a single TC 766 to allow the TC 767 to reverse it. (There must be a TC 766 that is equal to or greater than the TC 767 amount to avoid an unpostable condition.) Most of the "black liquor" claims will require multiple TC 290's to reverse each of the TC 766's using a post delay for each adjustment starting with the largest TC 766 and working through to the smallest TC 766.

  7. If the re-payment is returned from a subsidiary (Form 1120), apply the re-payment and reverse the credit on the subsidiary account. Follow tolerance procedures in IRM 21.5.2.4.8.3, Clearance Tolerances.

  8. After the adjustments have been made, send the Form 1120 to Submission Processing. ERS will stop the return from going through processing and will route the case to the designated Classifiers for review. If only a partial or a disallowance is determined by the Classifier, Case Control Processing in Centralized Excise will send the appropriate C letter.

  9. Interest must not be charged on the re-payments that are returned by the taxpayer.

  10. Black Liquor claims are not eligible for credits and payments related to the sale or use of alternative fuel mixtures after December 31, 2009.

21.7.8.4.5.5  (10-01-2009)
Form 8849, Schedule 4, Sales By Gasoline Wholesale Distributors

  1. The American Jobs Creation Act, HR 4520, eliminated the requirement to file Form 8849, Schedule 4, Sales by Gasoline Wholesale Distributors (GWD Claims) for fuel sold after January 1, 2005.

  2. Schedule 4 claims received after January 1, 2005 must be rejected with an appropriate explanation.

21.7.8.4.5.6  (10-01-2009)
Form 8849, Schedule 5, IRC Section 4081(e) Claims

  1. A person who has paid and reported a section 4081 fuel tax to the government uses Form 8849, Schedule 5 to claim a refund of that tax if another taxpayer has also paid and report the same fuel tax to the government. The tax liability has been paid and reported twice for the same fuel.

  2. These claims may only be made on Form 8849, Schedule 5, IRC section 4081(e) Claims. They are not allowable on Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, or Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels. See Reg. Section 48.4081-7 of the Manufacturers and Retailers Excise Tax Regulations.

    Note:

    Section 4081 claims may be filed electronically. See IRM 21.7.8.4.1.24, Electronic Filing for Form 720, Quarterly Excise Tax Return, for additional e-file processing procedures.

  3. The person who reported on Form 720, and paid the second tax to the government is the only person eligible to make this claim. Types of fuel that are allowable on the claim are:

    Type of Fuel CRN
    Gasoline 362
    Aviation gasoline 324
    Diesel fuel 360
    Kerosene 346
    Diesel-water fuel emulsion 309
    Dyed diesel fuel, dyed kerosene, and other exempt removals 369
    Kerosene for use in commercial aviation (other than foreign trade) 355

  4. Information that must be attached to the claim:

    1. A copy of the First Taxpayer's Report

    2. A copy of the "Statement of the Subsequent Seller" (if the fuel was bought from someone other than the first taxpayer) that the claimant received with respect to the fuel covered on the claim

    3. First Taxpayer's Report must have all of the information in the Certificates A and B. See Publication 510 in Appendix B, for an example of the certificates.

  5. There is no minimum amount for this claim.

  6. The claim must be filed within 3 years from the time the return for the second tax was filed or 2 years from the time the second tax was paid to the government, whichever is later.

  7. No interest is allowable.

  8. Review claim to see if there is a reference to IRC section 4081(e). If so, use CFOL command codes to research account to verify a return was filed and tax paid.

  9. Send all Form 8849, Schedule 5, 4081(e) claims CAT-A.

21.7.8.4.5.6.1  (10-01-2009)
Form 8849, Schedule 5, IRC Section 4081(e) Claims Selected By Examination

  1. If the case is selected by Exam, the taxpayer is contacted by the Area Office within 30 days after receiving the file.

  2. Claims approved by the Area Office Excise Tax Group are annotated "Accepted" and returned to the Service Center Exam Classification IRC section on Form 3210, Document Transmittal, with a Memo to File for processing. The case is forwarded to Excise Tax Function for processing.

  3. These claims require expedite processing and must be worked immediately upon receipt.

  4. If claim accepted by Examination, adjust account using TC 290.00 with appropriate CRN (without a minus). Use hold code 3. New category codes for Schedule 5, IRC Section 4081(e) Claims, are:

    • For paper filed claims, the category code is SC5P

    • For electronic filed claims, the category code is SC5R

  5. Interest is not allowed; restrict module with TC 770.00.

  6. If claim is full disallowance (such as an expired period):

    1. Input TC 290.

    2. Use Blocking series 40 (no TC 150).

    3. Use Blocking series 98 (if TC 150 posted).

    4. Write 105C (full disallowance letter).

  7. If claim is a partial disallowance (i.e. a portion of the claim period is late, etc.):

    • Input TC 290.

    • Use Blocking Series 40 (no TC 150).

    • Use Blocking Series 15 (if TC 150 posted; Block 00 if return is attached to your adjustment).

    • Use appropriate CRN for portion of claim that is allowed.

    • Write 106C (partial disallowance letter).

21.7.8.4.5.7  (01-28-2010)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims

  1. Schedule 6 is used to report claims other than those reported on Schedules 1-5, including claims for overpayments of taxes reported on Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return, Form 730, Monthly Tax Return for Wagers, and Form 11-C, Occupational Tax and Registration Return for Wagering. The following information must be attached to each Schedule 6 claim:

    1. A detailed description of the claim.

    2. Any supporting information required by regulation.

    3. How the claim amount was figured.

  2. Electronic filing is available for Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims. These claims are not "ultimate vendor" claims and do not have to be processed for refund in twenty days. (Normal processing time of 45 days from received date must be used.) See IRM 21.7.8.4.2.12, Form 2290, Electronic Filing for Taxpayers Reporting 25 or More Vehicles, for electronic filing procedures on Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return. See IRM 21.7.8.4.1.24 , Electronic Filing for Form 720, Quarterly Excise Tax Return, for additional e-file processing procedures for excise returns.

  3. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.6.1 (6) and (7) for full disallowance and partial disallowance procedures for all Form 8849, Schedule 6, claims. The new category codes for all Schedule 6 claims are:

    • For paper filed claims the category code is SC6P

    • For electronically filed claims the category code is SC6E

  4. Most claims for adjustments of tax previously reported on Form 720 are made on Form 720X, Amended Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return. They cannot be made on Form 8849, unless specified in Form 720 instructions.

21.7.8.4.5.7.1  (05-20-2009)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Claims Relating to Tax on Form 720

  1. Claims for tax reported on Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, can be made for the following:

    Tax CRN
    Ozone-depleting chemicals 398
    Truck, trailer and semitrailer chassis and bodies and tractors 383
    Passenger vehicles (luxury tax) 392
    Taxable tires other than biasply or super single tires 396
    Taxable tires, biasply or super single tires 304
    Taxable tires, super single tires designed for steering 305
    Gas guzzler automobiles 340
    Vaccines 397
    Sport fishing equipment 341
    Fishing rods and fishing poles 308
    Fishing tackle boxes 387
    Electric outboard motors 342
    Bows, quivers, broadheads, and points 344
    Arrow shafts 389

21.7.8.4.5.7.2  (01-01-2007)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, ODC's

  1. Generally, there is no tax on ODCs sold for export if certain requirements are met. The manufacturer may file the claim if tax was paid. See IRC section 4662(e).

  2. Under IRC section 4682 (d) (3), a claim may be allowed for taxed ODCs that are exported, if the IRC section 4662(e)(2) conditions for allowance are met.

  3. Under IRC section 4682 (g) (2), a claim may be allowed for taxed ODCs used as a propellant in a metered-dose inhaler.

  4. Under IRC section 4682(d)(2)(A) a claim may be allowed for taxed ODCs used as a feedstock.

  5. The claim is made by the person who used the ODC as described.

  6. No interest is allowable.

  7. Input the adjustment using CRN 398.

21.7.8.4.5.7.3  (05-20-2009)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Tires, Luxury, Gas Guzzler Automobiles, Vaccines, Sport Fishing Equipment, Bows, Arrow Components

  1. The manufacturer may be eligible to obtain a credit or refund of the manufacturers excise tax for certain uses, sales, exports, and price readjustments. The claim must set forth in detail the facts upon the which the claim is based. A credit or refund (without interest unless otherwise noted) of the tax may be allowable if a tax-paid article is, by any person:

    • Exported,

    • Used or sold for use as supplies for vessels (except vaccines),

    • Sold to a state or local government for its exclusive use (except gas guzzler automobiles and vaccines),

    • Sold to a nonprofit educational organization for its exclusive use (except gas guzzler automobiles and vaccines),

    • Sold to a qualified blood collector organization for its exclusive (except for gas guzzler automobiles, recreational equipment, and vaccines,

    • For which the price was readjusted (tax based on price), no IRC section 6416(a) requirements

    • For tires only, sold for use by the purchaser in connection with an intercity, local, or school bus, or sold by any person on or in connection with any other article that is sold or used in an activity listed above or with a bus chassis or body

      Note:

      Tires used exclusively on mobile machinery are exempt from the tire tax.

21.7.8.4.5.7.4  (01-01-2007)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Gas Guzzler Automobiles

  1. Under Reg. Section 48.4064-1 (e) (2), a claim may be allowed for gas guzzler vehicle used or resold for law enforcement, ambulance, or fire fighting purposes, if the IRC section 6416(a) conditions to allowance are met.

  2. Input adjustment using TC 290 with CRN 340 for dollar amount. Interest is allowable.

21.7.8.4.5.7.5  (01-01-2007)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Vaccine

  1. Under IRC section 4132 (b), a claim for a credit or refund may be allowed for a vaccine returned (other than for resale) to the person who paid the tax, or a vaccine that is destroyed. The IRC section 6416(a) conditions to allowance must be met.

  2. These claims must be filed within 6 months after the vaccine is returned or destroyed.

  3. No interest is allowable.

  4. To claim a credit or refund, the person who paid the tax must have repaid or agreed to repay the tax to the ultimate purchaser of the vaccine or obtained the consent of such purchaser to allowance of the credit or refund. See IRM 21.7.8.4.1.14, Excise Tax on Vaccines, for a list of taxable vaccines.

  5. Input adjustment using TC 290.00, CRN 397 and TC 770.00.

21.7.8.4.5.7.6  (11-21-2008)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Coal Claims

  1. Claims are worked by the Field Examination Function.

21.7.8.4.5.7.7  (01-01-2005)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Claims Relating To Taxes Reported On Form 730

  1. Input an adjustment transaction on MFT 64 for the taxable period to which the claim relates. IRC section 6419 allows a refund to be claimed for the tax paid on a wager that is laid off with another taxpayer who is liable for the wagering tax. No interest is allowable.

  2. Input adjustment using TC 766 for credit amount.

  3. Each claim must have the certificate described in Reg. Section 44.6419-2(d) and a statement that sets forth:

    1. The reason for the refund.

    2. The month in which the tax was paid.

    3. The date of payment.

    4. Whether any previous claim covering the amount involved, or any part, has been filed.

  4. A claim may be filed for an overpayment of tax under IRC section 6401 to report changes because of a mistake in the tax liability previously reported on Form 730, Monthly Tax Return for Wagers. Interest is allowable. Input adjustment using TC 291 for tax decrease. The following information must be submitted with the claims:

    1. The facts involving the overpayment.

    2. An explanation of the reason for claiming a refund.

    3. The date of payment and the amount of the tax.

    4. Whether any previous claim covering the amount involved, or any part, has been filed.

    5. A statement that the taxpayer has not collected (whether as a separate charge or otherwise) the amount of the tax from the person who placed the wager on which the tax was imposed, has repaid the amount of the tax to the person who placed the wager, or has the written consent of the person who placed the wager to the making of the refund. The consent must be attached to the claim.

  5. If the overpayment relates to a laid-off wager accepted by the taxpayer, one of the above three statements must be attached for both the person who placed the laid-off wager and the person who placed the original wager.

21.7.8.4.5.7.8  (01-01-2005)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Claims Relating To Taxes Reported On Form 11-C

  1. Input an adjustment transaction on MFT 63 for the taxable period to which the claim relates using TC 291 for a tax decrease.

  2. A claim may be filed for an overpayment of tax.

    • This is a claim for an overpayment of tax under IRC section 6401 to report changes because of mistake in the tax liability previously reported on Form 11-C, Occupational Tax and Registration Return for Wagering.

    • Interest is allowable.

  3. There is no provision in the law to allow a refund for a portion of a year during which the person receives no taxable wagers.

21.7.8.4.5.7.9  (01-01-2007)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Later Events That Give Rise To An Overpayment By Someone Other than The Form 720 Taxpayer

  1. Input an adjustment transaction on MFT 03 for the quarter in which the claim is filed, using appropriate CRN.

  2. Taxpayer may file a Form 8849 claim. If claim is allowable, process claim using the following procedures:

    If Then
    There is no Form 720 posted to the quarter in which claim is filed, prepare a return 1. Use entity information from claim.
    2. Enter RCC "3" in red, unless interest is allowable.
    3. If taxpayer is not a Form 720 filer, code return as "final."
    4. Use received date of claim as received date of return.
    5. Enter claim amount as a negative amount on correct credit reference number line.
    6. Enter zero total tax on line 3 and claim amount on lines 4 and 10.
    7. Attach claim to return and send for processing.
    8. Retain a copy of return and claim.
    9. Monitor case to ensure return is processed correctly. If not, take appropriate action to correct.
    There is a Form 720 posted to the quarter in which claim is filed 1. Input a TC 29X and TC 770.00, unless interest is allowable. (See subsections below for each type of claim.)
    2. Input appropriate CRN for amount of claim or excess credit allowance.
    3. Reduce IRS No. by amount of claim (excess credit allowance).

21.7.8.4.5.7.10  (10-01-2009)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Tire Tax

  1. If the taxpayer does not report the tax tire credits on Form 720 Schedule C, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return, the taxpayer can use Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims, to claim the credits.

  2. The tire tax programming for compliance research is only available for an adjustment on the Form 720 tax module, MFT 03. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.7.9, Form 8849, Schedule 6, Later Events That Give Rise to An Overpayment By Someone Other than the Form 720 Taxpayer, and follow the procedures in the table to input the tire tax adjustment on MFT 03. See IRM 21.7.8.4.1.12, Excise Tire Tax, for adjustment procedures.

21.7.8.4.5.7.11  (01-01-2007)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Form 2290, Claims Relating To Taxes Reported On Form 2290

  1. A claim can be filed for the tax paid on Form 2290, Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return for a vehicle used on public highways 5,000 miles or less (7,500 for agricultural vehicles) during a prior taxable period (July 1 thru June 30). Input adjustment using TC 290 and CRN 365 for refund and TC 770.00 to restrict interest.

    1. The mileage limitation applies to the total mileage a vehicle is used during a taxable period, regardless of the number of owners of the vehicle.

    2. The claim must be made by the person that paid the tax to the government.

    3. The claim may not be filed until after the end of that taxable period (after June 30).

    4. No interest is allowable.

  2. A pro-rated claim for a credit may be filed for the tax paid on Form 2290 for a vehicle destroyed, stolen or sold before June 1 of the taxable period, and not used during the remainder of the taxable period. Input adjustment using TC 290 on MFT 60 with CRN 365. Interest is allowable.

  3. A claim can be filed for an overpayment of tax. Input adjustment using TC 291 for a tax decrease on MFT 60.

    • This is a claim for an overpayment of tax under IRC section 6401 to report changes because of a mistake in the tax liability previously reported on Form 2290.

    • These claims are made by the person that paid the tax to the government.

21.7.8.4.5.7.12  (01-01-2007)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Diesel Water Fuel Emulsion Blending

  1. The claim rate for undyed diesel fuel taxed at $.244 (CRN 310) and used to produce a diesel-water fuel emulsion is $.046 per gallon of diesel fuel (blender claims). The claim requirements are:

    1. Claim must be at least $750.00. See Form 8849, Schedule 6, instructions.

    2. Claim must be filed during the first quarter following the last quarter included in the claim. Only one claim may be filed per quarter.

    3. Claimant must attach a statement certifying the claimant produced a diesel-water fuel emulsion containing at least 14% water. The emulsion additive must be registered by a United States manufacturer under section 211 of the Clean Air Act with the EPA.

    4. Claimant used undyed diesel fuel taxed at $.244 to produce the diesel-water fuel emulsion.

    5. Claimant sold or used the diesel-water fuel emulsion in its trade or business.

  2. Input adjustment on MFT 40, using TC 290 and CRN 310.

21.7.8.4.5.7.13  (01-08-2010)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Alternative Fuel Credit

  1. Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims, has been revised to remove alternative fuel credit claims for certain tax-exempt entities. The alternative fuel credit is now claimed on Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit, by all taxpayers. Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel Mixture Credits, Alternative Fuel Credits, and Alternative Fuel Mixture Credits expired on claims that relate to periods after 12/31/2009. The Alcohol Fuel Credits do not expire until 12/31/2010 and the Liquefied Hydrogen Alternative Fuel credit does not expire until 12/31/2014. They are not affected by the expired provisions.

21.7.8.4.5.7.14  (10-01-2008)
Form 8849, Schedule 6, Telephone Excise Tax Refund for Government Entities (TETR)

  1. Government entities are exempt from all telephone taxes under IRC section 4253(i) of the Internal Revenue Code and are not covered under IRS Notice 2006-50. Any request for refund of telephone excise tax by a government entity (whether local or long distance) must be requested on Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims. The taxpayer must:

    • Complete a line on Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims, for each period for which a refund is requested.

    • Annotate the top of Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims, in red "Not a Notice 2006-50 Claim."

    • Indicate that the telephone service provider erroneously imposed communications excise tax on the government entity.

      Note:

      Tribal governments and federal credit unions are also eligible for the TETR refund.

  2. Timely refunds must be requested for telephone excise taxes on long distance services billed after February 28, 2003, and for all federal excise taxes on local telephone service by state and local governments and essential government services of Indian tribal governments. The refund requests for the calendar quarters shown below must be filed by the due date as shown in the chart below:

    2004 Calendar Year Quarter Refund request must be filed by:
    January - March 2004 April 30, 2007
    April - June 2004 July 31, 2007
    July - September , 2004 October 31, 2007
    October - December 2004 January 31, 2008

  3. Adjust the claim as a third party claim on Form 720, Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.7.9, Form 8849, Schedule 6, Later Events That Give Rise to an Overpayment by Someone Other than the Form 720 Taxpayer, for processing procedures. Use CRN 322 for the adjustment and allow the computer to generate the interest due to the taxpayer.

21.7.8.4.6  (04-10-2008)
Leaking Underground Storage Tank (Lust) Tax Refund on Aviation Fuels used in Foreign Trade

  1. Signed into law on December 29, 2007, Section 6(d) of the Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2007 amended Section 1362 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The amendment removed the double taxation of LUST tax on dyed diesel fuel used in trains and fuels (other than Bunker C residual fuel oil) used on inland waterways and provided for a refund of the second LUST tax paid. Also, Section 6(d) exempted aviation fuel used in foreign trade from the LUST tax and provided for a refund of the LUST tax previously imposed on this use.

  2. Claims for refund are retroactive to 10/01/2005 and may be filed on Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, or Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims. Encourage the taxpayer to file Form 8849, Schedule. 6, instead of Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, since Form 8849 has a quicker turn around time and is more convenient. Procedures for Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Forms, and Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, are in the tables below.

  3. Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims, procedures for the refundable LUST tax are:

    Form 8849, Schedule 6/Types of LUST Tax for Refund/Credit Allowable Period for Claim Eligible Claimant Allowable Type of Fuel for Refund/Credit Credit Reference Number (CRN)
    Aircraft - Foreign Trade 10/01/05 - 12/29/07 Ultimate Purchaser- unless a waiver of right to claim is given to the ultimate vendor Kerosene and aviation gasoline used in foreign trade CRN 433
    Vessels- Inland Waterways (Refund only if the LUST tax was paid twice, beginning 01/01/2008, vessel operators do not pay the LUST tax twice) 10/01/05-09/30/07 (if operator has already filed Form 720 for 4th quarter of 2007) Operator of vessel in which propulsion fuel is consumed Gasoline, diesel fuel, or kerosene used in the propulsion engine of the vessel CRN 434
    Trains 10/01/05- 12/31/06 Operator of train, unless a special rule applied to deliverer of fuel Dyed diesel fuel used in the propulsion engine of the train CRN 434

  4. The steps for the taxpayer to follow, if they elect to file Form 8849, Schedule 6 Other Claims, are:

    1. Write in red "LUST TAX REFUND" in the top margin of page 1 of Form 8849.

    2. Fill out page 1 of Form 8849, Claim for Refund of Excise Taxes.

    3. Fill out Form 8849, Schedule 6, Other Claims. On line 1 for aviation fuel, write "Kerosene for use in aviation, LUST tax on foreign trade", the amount of refund, and the CRN 433.

    4. On line one for dyed diesel fuel used in trains and inland waterways, write "Lust tax on dyed diesel fuel used in trains, and inland waterway," and CRN 434.

    5. Mail Form 8849 to:

      Internal Revenue Service

      P.O. Box 312

      Covington, KY 4102-0312

    Note:

    All Form 8849, Schedule 6, claims for refund of the LUST tax are CAT-A criteria.

  5. Form 4136, Credit for Federal Tax Paid on Fuels, procedures for the refundable LUST tax are:

    Types of LUST tax for Refund Credit Allowable Period for Claim Eligible Claimant Allowable Types of Fuel for Refund/ Credit Credit Reference Number (CRN)
    Foreign Trade 10/01/05 -12/29/07 Ultimate Purchaser-unless it gave a waiver of right to claim to the ultimate vendor Kerosene and aviation gasoline used in foreign trade CRN 433 (new line 17a on Form 4136)
    Vessels-Inland Waterways (Refund only if the LUST tax was paid twice beginning 01/01/2008, vessel operators do not pay the LUST tax twice) 10/01/05-09/30/07 (or 12/29/07 if operator has already filed Form 720 for 4th quarter of 2007) Operator of vessel in which propulsion fuel is consumed Gasoline, diesel fuel, or kerosene used in the propulsion engine of the vessel CRN 434 (new line 17b on Form 4136)
    Trains 10/01/2005-12/31/2006 Operator of train, unless a special rule applies to deliverer of fuel Dyed diesel fuel used in the propulsion engine of the train CRN 434 (new line 17b on Form 4136)

21.7.8.4.7  (10-01-2009)
Form 8849, Schedule 8, Registered Credit Card Issuers

  1. Schedule 8 is used by registered credit card issuers to make claims for sales of certain fuels for the exclusive use of a state or local government (taxable fuel), or for the exclusive use of a nonprofit educational organization (gasoline and aviation gasoline).

  2. The taxable fuel must have been purchased with a credit card issued to the state or local government or nonprofit educational organization by the credit card issuer making the claim. The credit card issuer must be registered with the IRS.

  3. If the taxable fuel is purchased without the use of a credit card issued by the credit card issuer to state or local government or nonprofit educational organization, or if the credit card issuer is not registered, the credit card issuer cannot make the claim.

  4. The following claim requirements must be met:

    1. Claim must be for taxable fuel sold during a period that is at least one week.

    2. The amount of the claim must be at least $200.00. (Amounts from lines 1 through 5 of Schedule 8 may be combined.)

    3. The claim must be filed by the last day of the first quarter following the earliest quarter of the claimant's income tax year included in the claim.

  5. The Schedule 8 may be filed electronically. Ultimate vendor claims are interest bearing and must be refunded within 20 days if filed electronically to avoid payment of interest. If the refund is filed electronically and not issued within 20 days, allow interest from the date the claim was received to the date the refund is scheduled to be issued. If ultimate vendor claims are not filed electronically, the claim must be refunded within 45 days. If claims are not paid within 45 days, the claim must be paid with interest. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.4.1 , Form 8849, Schedule 3, Certain Fuel Mixtures and the Alternative Fuel Credit, Time Frames For Claims, for additional e-file processing procedures. See IRM 21.7.8.4.5.3(6) (c), Schedule 2, Sales By Registered Ultimate Vendors, for manual refund procedures on twenty day claims.

  6. Input adjustment using TC 290 on the MFT for income tax (shown on ENMOD), and appropriate CRN. The new category codes for Schedule 8, are:

    • For paper filed claims the new category code is SC8P

    • For electronically filed claims the new category code is SC8E

21.7.8.4.8  (03-16-2011)
Special Tax Registration And Return-Alcohol And Tobacco

  1. Forward all Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) returns and correspondence to:

    Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, TTB
    Room 8002 Federal Office Bldg.
    550 Main Street
    Cincinnati, OH 45202

  2. The toll-free number for TTB is: 1-877-882-3277.


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