Tax Commission

Diesel and Bio-Diesel Tax Rates

Clear diesel and bio-diesel are taxed as special fuels at the standard rate.

Dyed Diesel vs. Clear Diesel

Clear (undyed) diesel is subject to fuel tax, but not sales tax and is intended for the operation of motor vehicles on public roadways.

Dyed diesel is not subject to fuel tax, but is subject to sales and use tax. It is intended for use in:

• Construction equipment
• Farm equipment
• Recreational vehicles used off road
• Generators
• Heating units
• Other equipment and machinery

Dyed diesel is not intended for use in cars, trucks or other vehicles driven on the road. Dyed diesel used for off-highway purposes is subject to sales tax rather than fuel tax. Using dyed diesel to operate motor vehicles on public roadways is subject to federal and state penalties. See Utah Code Ann. §59-13-320.5.

Off-Highway Use

Off highway is a controlled area not generally open to the public. See Administrative Rule R865-4D-2.

Reporting Illegal Use of Dyed Diesel

To report the illegal use of dyed diesel, provide the following information to the Utah State Tax Commission and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS):

• Name and address of the person or business
• Taxpayer identification number (FEIN or SSN) if known
• Brief description of the alleged violation
• Your name, address and daytime telephone number
• How you became aware of the situation or got the information

Contact the Utah State Tax Commission in writing a 210 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, UT 84134-3310, email [email protected], or by phone at 801-518-4306. Send IRS form 3949A, Information Referral, to the IRS.