Thought this might be of interest to all. Here in Washington State, we have a hefty tax on gas which supports road repair/construction. Since boats don't use the roads when operating (burning fuel), Washington State will refund a portion of the associated fuel tax. You need a receipt with the gas station address and name on it. You can submit these a couple times a year. Here is the web site and the associated information.

http://www.dol.wa.gov/vs/ft-faq.htm#refund

UNLICENSED REFUND CLAIMS

If I have a boat, can I get a refund on the state fuel tax?

Yes. Print off and complete the Application for Fuel Tax Refund Permit Account form, then return it by FAX at (360) 570-7843 or by US mail at the address on the form. Please do not send your invoices at this time.

Upon receipt of your application, the Fuel Tax Exempt Unit will set up a refund permit account and send you a \"Claim for Refunds of Fuel Tax\" form. Return this completed claim form along with your fuel invoices up to 13 months old, as determined by
the postmark. A refund check will be returned to you, along with a new claim form for future use. If you have any questions, please call the Fuel Tax Exempt Unit at (360) 664-1838.

This covers Washington State; those of you in other states may want to check your state laws.

Will