Michigan: Fuel Excise Taxes
Michigan Cigarette and Fuel Excise Taxes
In addition to (or instead of) traditional sales taxes, gasoline and other Fuel products are subject to excise taxes on both the Michigan and Federal levels. Excise taxes on Fuel are implemented by every state, as are excises on alcohol and tobacco products.
Michigan Gasoline Tax
| Excise: | $0.19 / gallon |
|---|---|
| Addl. Tax: | $0.00 / gallon† |
| Total Tax: | $0.19 / gallon |
Michigan Diesel Tax
| Excise: | $0.15 / gallon |
|---|---|
| Addl. Tax: | $0.00 / gallon† |
| Total Tax: | $0.15 / gallon |
Michigan Gasohol Tax
| Excise: | $0.19 / gallon |
|---|---|
| Addl. Tax: | $0.00 / gallon† |
| Total Tax: | $0.19 / gallon |
† Additional Applicable Taxes: Sales tax additional
Other Michigan Fuel Excise Tax Rates
The primary excise taxes on fuel in Michigan are on gasoline, though most states also tax other types of fuel.
Michigan Aviation Fuel Tax
In Michigan, Aviation Fuel is subject to a state excise tax of $0.03
Point of Taxation: Rack
Michigan Jet Fuel Tax
In Michigan, Jet Fuel is subject to a state excise tax of $0.03
Point of Taxation: Rack
Payment of Michigan Fuel Excise Taxes
Payments of fuel excise taxes are made by fuel vendors, not by end consumers, though the taxes will be passed on in the fuel's retail price. LPG tax is due on the 20th of April, July, October and January (Quarterly tax) except for motor fuel suppliers (20th of each month).
Michigan Fuel Tax Reports
Fuel producers and vendors in Michigan have to pay fuel excise taxes, and are responsible for filing various fuel tax reports to the Michigan government. Click the button below to view details on 0 MI fuel tax reports.
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Federal Fuel Excise Taxes
The price of all motor fuel sold in Michigan also includes Federal motor fuel excise taxes, which are collected from the manufacturer by the IRS and are used to support the Federal Highway Administration. Federal excise tax rates on various motor fuel products are as follows:
| Gasoline | $0.18.4 per gallon |
|---|---|
| Diesel and Kerosene | $0.242 per gallon |
| Liquefied Petroleum Gas | $0.183 per gallon † |
| Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) | $0.243 per gallon † |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) | $0.184 per gallon † |
Included in the Gasoline, Diesel/Kerosene, and Compressed Natural Gas rates is a 0.1 ยข per gallon charge for the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund (LUST).
† These tax rates are based on energy content relative to gasoline.
What percentage of the cost of gas in Michigan comes from taxes and gas station profit?
The diagram above shows how the prices of an average gallon of gasoline and diesel fuel are broken down among various components, including the cost of the crude oil, refining, distribution / marketing, and taxes. In most areas, state and federal excise taxes amount to about 13% of the cost of a gallon of gas. Gas stations generally only profit a few cents per gallon.
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