Welcome to the State Board of Equalization

Fuel Taxes Division - Motor Fuel

Motor Fuel Taxes are administered by the Fuel Industry Section of the Board of Equalization. This page is intended to link you with information regarding Motor Fuel Taxes.

Motor Fuels

  • Aircraft Jet Fuel Tax
  • Diesel Fuel Tax
  • Motor Vehicle Fuel License Tax (Operative through December 31, 2001)
  • Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (Operative on or after January 1, 2002)
  • Use Fuel Tax

Biodiesel and biofuel, including straight vegetable oil (svo) and waste vegetable oil (wvo), are administered under the Diesel Fuel Tax Law.

Motor Fuels Tax Returns and Report/Claim Information

General Information

Common Procedures

Written Guidelines

Other Information

How To Contact Us

Fuel Industry Section
Fuel Taxes Division, MIC: 30
State Board of Equalization
P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, CA 94279-0030

1-916-322-9669 phone
1-800-400-7115 toll-free phone
1-916-323-9352 fax