Illinois Department of Revenue
 
 
Motor Fuel
 
 
 
 
 

Motor Fuel Refunds

 
 

Our Motor Fuel Refunds Section processes your claims for refunds of tax-paid on the motor fuel you may have used for non-highway purposes. Typically, refunds are allowed for fuel used off-road such as in manufacturing, construction, landscaping, etc. No claims for refund can be made on dyed diesel. With proper documentation, 100% of your refund may be granted if your claim is filed within two years of the date the tax was paid. If you have filed a refund claim, you can now check on-line to see if your claim has been processed.

How do I file a claim for refund?

You may file a claim for refund by completing and submitting Form RMFT-11-A.

Is there a time limit on which I can claim a refund?

Yes. If you are a distributor or supplier and you paid the motor fuel tax on gallonage later used for non-highway purposes, you have up to one year from when the tax was paid to submit Form RMFT-11-A. If you are not a distributor or supplier and you paid the motor fuel tax on gallonage you later used for non-highway purposes, and you file within two years from which you paid the tax, you are eligible for up to a 100% refund of the tax paid.

I am a farmer, can I claim a refund for the gasoline I use in my tractor? How about the undyed diesel I use in my tractor?

A claim for the tax you paid on the gasoline can be submitted, but not on the undyed diesel. Use dyed diesel in your tractors.
 
 
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