Claim back fuel tax built into the price of fuel used for business activities.
Who can apply
Businesses that use fuel in machinery, plant, equipment, heavy vehicles or light vehicles off public roads. You need to be registered for GST.
Not sure this fits your business?
This one is claimed through your tax return, so there's no application for us to write. We'll still flag it on your shortlist, alongside the grants we can apply for on your behalf.
Eligibility quick-check
- Business structure: the listed criteria don't require a company. You'll usually need an active ABN, and often GST registration.
- Location: open Australia-wide, including Victoria.
A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.
Get my free shortlistHow to apply for Fuel Tax Credits
- Check the conditions on the official page (turnover, timing and what qualifies).
- Keep the records the ATO or the provider asks for (invoices, dates, how the asset or cost is used).
- Claim it in your tax return or the provider's form. Your tax agent normally does this step.
- Ask your accountant how it interacts with other concessions before you rely on it.
Fuel Tax Credits: common questions
Who can apply for Fuel Tax Credits?
Businesses that use fuel in machinery, plant, equipment, heavy vehicles or light vehicles off public roads. You need to be registered for GST.
How much is Fuel Tax Credits worth?
Credit for fuel tax.
When does Fuel Tax Credits close?
Closing date not stated. Check the official page for the current round.
Can sole traders apply for Fuel Tax Credits?
The listed criteria don't require a company, so sole traders may be eligible if they meet everything else (for example ABN, location, trading history and industry). Check the guidelines.
Is there an application form?
Usually not. Tax concessions are generally claimed in your tax return or through the provider's own form, so your tax agent is the right person to help.
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