Fuel schemes provide credits and grants to reduce the cost of certain fuels or encourage recycling of waste oils. These schemes are designed to support eligible businesses and specific industries.

Fuel Tax Credits for Business

Provides a credit for the excise or customs duty included in the price of fuel used in:

  • Business activities

  • Machinery and plant

  • Equipment

  • Heavy vehicles

Fuel Tax Credits – Special Uses

Available for:

  • Domestic electricity generation

  • Non-profit emergency vehicles or vesselsClaiming GST credits

Eligibility rules vary depending on how fuel is used and the type of entity claiming the credit.

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Fuel Schemes

A guide to fuel tax credits and government fuel schemes available to Australian businesses

Related Tax Facts

  • Activity Statements

  • Goods and Services Tax

  • PAYG Instalments

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