Breakdown of calculations
Eligible litres$10,000
Rate per litre$0
Fuel tax credit estimate$4,960
Businesses and accountants
Fuel Tax Credit Calculator
Estimate Australian fuel tax credits using litres, activity rate and adjustable fuel tax credit assumptions.
Plain-English explanation
Estimate fuel tax credits by multiplying eligible fuel litres by the selected cents-per-litre rate.
Assumptions are adjustable where practical. The calculator does not determine eligibility, residency, grouping, exemptions, anti-avoidance rules or every offset.
Estimated credit
$4,960
Effective tax rateEffective tax rate is the estimated tax payable divided by the taxable base for this calculator. It shows the average rate across the amount being taxed, not the rate on your next dollar. Refunds and credits are shown as 0%.
0.0%
Marginal tax rate
30.0%
Tax savings / credits
$4,960
Supporting assumptions
- Rate is adjustable and should be checked for the period
- Eligibility and road user charge rules excluded
Formula used
Fuel tax credit estimate = eligible litres x rate per litre.
Worked example
If a business uses 10,000 eligible litres and the selected rate is 49.6 cents per litre, the estimate is $4,960.
ATO and revenue guidance
FAQs
Do rates change?
Yes. Fuel tax credit rates can change regularly, so the rate should be checked for the relevant period.
Does this determine eligibility?
No. It estimates the credit from eligible litres and a selected rate only.
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