The motor fuel tax will soon be available in the OH|TAX eServices platform, launching in just two months.   

Filing through the Ohio Business Gateway (OBG) is open for Motor Fuel Refunds, Terminals, Exporters, and Transporters until November 30, 2026.   

All motor fuel accounts will move to OH|TAX on December 7, 2026.   

Important Information for Motor Fuel Dealers  

A modified reporting schedule applies to motor fuel dealers for inventory received and sold in October 2026, which is normally due on the last day of November: 

• Return and Payment Due Date: Returns and tax payments for motor fuel received and sold in October 2026 may not be filed earlier than December 7, 2026, but must be filed no later than December 15, 2026. 

• Motor fuel received and sold during the temporary reduction period must be reported on the returns filed with ODT at the tax rates as described below: 

• For gasoline received on and after 12:01 a.m. October 4, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on January 2, 2027, the rate of one-hundredth of one cent ($0.0001) per gallon shall apply. 

• For diesel distributed or sold on and after 12:01 a.m. October 4, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on January 2, 2027, the rate of one-hundredth of one cent ($0.0001) per gallon shall apply. 

• For the sale or receipt of any other type of motor fuel during the temporary reduction period, including compressed natural gas, the standard rates apply. 

OH|TAX eServices provides a streamlined way to file returns, make payments, review refund status, and manage tax accounts right from one secure location.   

• Transcripts will be available on eServices.  

• Refunds that include multiple fuel types will be allowed on a single claim.  

• Refund account registrations will be available on eServices.  

Establish an OHID using this OHID link if you do not have one already:  

• Provider Network Management (PNM) and OH|ID (ohio.gov)