Are fire trucks and ambulances required to pay motor fuel taxes?
If a fire truck or ambulance is not licensed or does not require a license, dyed diesel fuel may be purchased with no tax. If a fire truck or ambulance is licensed, clear diesel fuel may be purchased with the tax included at time of purchase. A gasoline powered fire truck or ambulance is subject to the tax at the time of purchase, but may obtain a refund.
If a fire truck or ambulance is not licensed or does not require a license, dyed diesel fuel may be purchased with no tax. If a fire truck or ambulance is licensed, clear diesel fuel may be purchased with the tax included at time of purchase. A gasoline powered fire truck or ambulance is subject to the tax at the time of purchase, but may obtain a refund. Is the Army Corp of Engineers exempt from motor fuel taxes? Yes, they are a federal agency. Is the state exempt? The State of Kansas is not exempt from state motor fuel excise tax. The federal govt. exempts the state from the federal motor fuel excise tax. Is the American Red Cross exempt from state taxes? Yes, they are an instrumentality of the federal government. Are motor fuels subject to sales tax? If the motor fuel excise tax is applicable, no sales tax is required. Fuel that is not subject to motor fuel excise tax becomes subject to sales tax. However, there may also be a sales tax exemption for the fuel used. Am I required to f
