INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Only federal governmental agencies and buses for hire are eligible for the refund of tax on fuel
placed into a licensed motor vehicle. All other users of fuel in licensed motor vehicles, regardless of how
those vehicles are used, are not eligible for a refund of motor fuels tax.
NOTE: All refund claims are subject to audit for three years after the claim is filed.
WHO MAY FILE. Any person requesting a refund of Nebraska motor fuels tax paid on fuel used in unlicensed
equipment for farming or ranching purposes may file a Nebraska Ag Use Motor Fuels Tax Refund Claim,
Form 84AG. Prior to adjustments, the tax paid on the eligible fuel must be at least $25. This minimum must be
met within a calendar year for each fuel type.
WHEN TO FILE. Only one claim per month may be filed by any claimant. You must file your claim within three
years from the date of payment of the tax.
WHERE TO FILE. This claim, along with supporting documentation, must be filed with the Nebraska Department
of Revenue, Motor Fuels Division, PO Box 98904, Lincoln, NE 68509-8904.
BASIS FOR CLAIM. Appropriate documentation must be attached to the Form 84AG. Documentation submitted
with the Form 84AG will not be returned.
Exempt Use of Tax-Paid Undyed Diesel, Gasoline, Gasohol, and Ethanol. Any person who
has purchased and used tax-paid fuel for a qualified exempt purpose may file a claim.
Required Documentation. In order to support the claim, the following information must be included:
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A description of your operations must be submitted with the initial claim, and then
on an annual basis; include the number of acres farmed, types of crops raised, and
the number and type of livestock;
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A list of the type of equipment in which the fuel was used must be submitted with the
initial claim, and then on an annual basis; include the make, horsepower, and other
mechanical description of the machinery;
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Information regarding the fuel purchase usage and storage;
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Legible copies of fuel purchase invoices indicating the amount of tax paid, the date
of purchase, fuel type, gallons purchased, and vendor’s name. If the fuel was placed
directly into unlicensed equipment, the equipment fueled must be indicated on the
invoice; and
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Legible copies of withdrawal logs documenting the date, gallons, and equipment into
which the fuel was placed if both licensed vehicles and unlicensed equipment are
Nebraska Motor Fuels Tax Refunds
fueled from the same storage facility (refer to the
Information Guide
for additional information).
If your documentation exceeds the Form 84AG space limitations, you may attach additional sheets of paper.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR CALCULATING THE REFUND
Multiply the number of gallons claimed by the refund rate in effect when the fuel was purchased and enter the
amount calculated. Round all gallon and dollar amounts from .50 to .99 to the next higher whole number. Round
all gallon and dollar amounts less than .50 to the next lower whole number. If gallons are claimed for periods with
multiple refund rates, attach a summary of these calculations.