Bills · HR 2146
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2146Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide refunds with respect to certain dyed fuels that are exempt from tax and with respect to which tax was previously paid.
INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION MAR 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it corrects a potential financial burden for businesses that might unknowingly or mistakenly overpay taxes. Currently, if a business pays tax on dyed fuel meant for tax-exempt uses, there might not be a clear or efficient way to get that money back. This bill establishes a formal refund process, ensuring that businesses are not penalized for administrative errors or confusion regarding fuel tax exemptions. If this bill becomes law, it will provide financial relief and greater certainty to businesses dealing with these specific fuels. If it doesn't pass, businesses might continue to struggle to recoup mistaken tax payments on exempt dyed fuels, leading to unnecessary costs.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a new tax refund mechanism for specific types of dyed diesel fuel and kerosene.
This ensures businesses can recover taxes mistakenly paid on fuel that is legally exempt from federal excise tax.
PROVISION 02
Defines "eligible indelibly dyed diesel fuel or kerosene" as fuel on which tax was paid but is exempt under existing law.
This clarifies exactly which fuel purchases qualify for the new refund, preventing misuse or broad interpretations.
PROVISION 03
Stipulates that the refund amount will not include interest on the overpaid tax.
This affects the total financial benefit to businesses, as they will only receive the principal amount back.
PROVISION 04
Sets an effective date for the new refund provisions to apply to fuel removed 180 days after the bill's enactment.
This provides a clear timeline for when the new system will be in effect, allowing businesses and the IRS to prepare.
SPONSORSHIP
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D· Wisconsin
YRS IN OFFICE
21
BILLS LED
34
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 25%
DEM 1 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 14
Introduced in House
MAR 14
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2146
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 14, 2025
Last actionMar 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025
House BillHR 2146Taxation
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide refunds with respect to certain dyed fuels that are exempt from tax and with respect to which tax was previously paid.
INTRODUCED MAR 14, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 14, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
8
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
