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Diesel Tax Relief Ordered
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President Trump on October 5 directed the Secretary of the Treasury to defer certain diesel fuel tax payments due to rising prices, the White House announced.
Farmers and truckers are essential to the American way of life.
Restricted global diesel supply has led to rising prices, impacting these key industries.
The President is directing the Secretary of the Treasury to use existing authority to defer diesel fuel tax payment obligations.
The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Transportation will facilitate implementation of this policy.
Within five days of the order, the Secretary will determine if relief is authorized under 26 U.S.C. 7508A.
If determined authorized, the Secretary will defer taxes incurred between October 5, 2026, and December 31, 2026.
Deferred amounts will be without penalties, interest, or additional amounts.
The Internal Revenue Service will announce it will not impose penalties for the sale or use of dyed diesel fuel on highways during the same period.
The Secretary will also issue guidance identifying specific relief, conditions, and deadlines.
Sources
- Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel The White House
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