Iowa Fuel Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2016

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The statutory mission of the Iowa Department of Revenue is to serve Iowans and support state government by collecting all taxes required by law, but no more.

Iowa Fuel Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2016


The Iowa fuel tax rates for gasoline, alcohol, ethanol blended gasoline, and E85 will change on July 1, 2016.  Iowa fuel tax rates are based on a fuel distribution percentage formula.  Applying that formula resulted in the changes.


All other Iowa fuel tax rates will remain the same.  Please refer to the tables below for all applicable tax rates and their effective dates.


There is no inventory tax associated with the rate changes.

 

Iowa Fuel Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2016


Claims for fuel tax refunds must be calculated using the correct rates based on the date of purchase. The telephone refund system will be updated with the new tax rates.  The system will calculate refunds using the correct tax rates for the invoice dates given. Therefore, separate refund claims must be filed for invoices dated prior to July 1, 2016 as well as those dated on or after July 1, 2016.