Claim Your Excise Tax Refund with Form 8849 Schedule 6
Paid excise tax that may now be refundable? Schedule 6 is used for certain refund claims that do not fit under the other Form 8849 schedules — including diesel-water fuel emulsion blending and other claimable excise taxes.
What Is Form 8849 Schedule 6?
Form 8849 Schedule 6 is used for Other Claims — mainly when your refund claim does not belong on Schedule 1, 2, 3, 5, or 8. Schedule 6 can be used for two main claim types: diesel-water fuel emulsion blending and other claimable taxes.
Other claimable taxes may include: taxable tires, air transportation taxes, vaccines, sport fishing equipment, gas guzzler automobiles, Form 2290 claims, Form 730 claims, Form 11-C claims, and other eligible tax refund situations.
Who Can File Form 8849 Schedule 6?
Diesel-Water Fuel Emulsion Blenders
Businesses that used undyed diesel fuel taxed at $0.244 per gallon to produce qualifying diesel-water fuel emulsion containing at least 14% water.
Taxpayers Claiming Other Excise Tax Refunds
Taxpayers who overpaid or need to claim a refund for vehicles, tires, vaccines, air transportation, chemicals, equipment, or other claimable tax categories.
Form 2290 Taxpayers
For Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax refund claims when a vehicle was sold, stolen, destroyed, not used, or used below the taxable mileage limit.
Form 730 or Form 11-C Taxpayers
Schedule 6 may also apply when tax was overpaid, reported incorrectly, or paid by mistake under Form 730 or Form 11-C.
Important Schedule 6 Filing Rules
Claim Amount Must Be At Least $750
The amount claimed on Schedule 6 must generally be at least $750. Diesel-water emulsion claims may be combined with Schedule 1 claims.
Supporting Documents Required
You must include a claim explanation, how the refund amount was calculated, and documents that support the refund request.
Taxable Tire Claims Need Tire Details
If the claim is for taxable tires, you must include the number of taxable tires for each applicable CRN.
Form 2290 Claims Need Vehicle Details
For Form 2290 refund claims, you may need the VIN, event date, and tax period.
How to File Schedule 6 with Excise720
Log In or Create an Account
Create your Excise720 account or log in to your existing account.
Enter Your Business Information
Add your business name, EIN, address, and other required taxpayer details.
Select Form 8849 Schedule 6
Choose Form 8849, then select Schedule 6 – Other Claims.
Choose the Claim Type
Select either diesel-water fuel emulsion blending or other claimable taxes. If other claimable taxes, select the correct tax type or CRN.
Add Your Claim Details
Enter the claim year, quarter, gallons or refund amount, and any required details. Add a clear explanation and upload supporting documents.
Review and Submit
Review your Schedule 6 claim carefully, complete payment, and submit your claim online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Form 8849 Schedule 6 used for?
Form 8849 Schedule 6 is used for other excise tax refund claims that are not reported on the other Form 8849 schedules. It can include diesel-water fuel emulsion blending and several other claimable tax categories.
What is diesel-water fuel emulsion blending?
Diesel-water fuel emulsion blending involves using undyed diesel fuel to produce a diesel-water fuel emulsion. To qualify, the emulsion must contain at least 14% water and meet the required IRS conditions.
Who can file Schedule 6?
Schedule 6 can generally be filed by the taxpayer who paid the tax to the government, reported the liability, and is eligible to claim the refund.
What is the minimum claim amount for Schedule 6?
The claim amount must generally be at least $750. Diesel-water fuel emulsion claims may be combined with eligible Schedule 1 claims to meet this amount.
Do I need to attach documents?
Yes. Schedule 6 claims require supporting documents including a claim explanation, refund calculation, and proof related to the claim. Some claims need additional details such as tire counts, VINs, event dates, or payment information.
Can I file a Form 2290 refund using Schedule 6?
Yes, certain Form 2290 refund claims may be filed using Schedule 6. This may apply when a vehicle was sold, stolen, destroyed, not used, or used below the taxable mileage limit.
Ready to File Form 8849 Schedule 6?
If you paid an excise tax that may now be refundable, Form 8849 Schedule 6 may help you claim that amount back.