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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Nonprofits.--A nonprofit organization listed below that purchases and uses motor fuel may receive a quarterly refund, for the excise tax paid during the preceding quarter, at a rate equal to the tax rate in effect under G.S. 105-449.80 for the time period for which the refund is claimed, less one cent (1¢) per gallon.
An application for a refund allowed under this subsection must be made in accordance with this Part and must be signed by the chief executive officer of the organization. The chief executive officer of a nonprofit organization is the president of the organization or another officer of the organization designated in the charter or bylaws of the organization.
Any of the following entities may receive a refund under this subsection:
(1) Repealed by S.L. 2002-108, § 13, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.
(2) A private, nonprofit organization that transports passengers under contract with or at the express designation of a unit of local government.
(3) A volunteer fire department.
(4) A volunteer rescue squad.
(5) A sheltered workshop recognized by the Department of Health and Human Services.
(b) Repealed by S.L. 2014-100, § 34.6(a), eff. Jan. 1, 2015.
(c) Special Mobile Equipment.--A person who purchases and uses motor fuel for the off-highway operation of special mobile equipment registered under Chapter 20 of the General Statutes may receive a quarterly refund, for the excise tax paid during the preceding quarter, at a rate equal to the tax rate in effect under G.S. 105-449.80 for the time period for which the refund is claimed, less the amount of sales and use tax due on the fuel under this Chapter. An application for a refund must be made in accordance with this Part.
(d) Off-Highway Use.--A person who purchases and uses motor fuel for a purpose other than to operate a licensed highway vehicle may receive a quarterly refund for the excise tax paid during the preceding calendar quarter. The amount of refund allowed is the tax rate in effect under G.S. 105-449.80 for the time period less the amount of sales and use tax due on the fuel under this Chapter. An application for a refund must be made in accordance with this Part.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 105. Taxation § 105-449.106. Quarterly refunds for nonprofit organizations, special mobile equipment, and off-highway use - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-105-taxation/nc-gen-st-sect-105-449-106/
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