Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Fuels Credit Claim Form

Streamline Your Renewable Fuel Tax Credit Claims with Paperform

If you're in the biodiesel or renewable diesel industry, you know that claiming federal tax credits requires meticulous documentation and precise reporting. Whether you're a producer, blender, or distributor, our Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Fuels Credit Claim Form simplifies the complex process of documenting mixture credits, producer credits, and blender requirements for IRS compliance.

Why This Form Template Is Essential for Fuel Industry Professionals

The biodiesel and renewable diesel tax credit program offers significant financial incentives for companies producing or blending alternative fuels. However, claiming these credits requires detailed documentation of production volumes, feedstock sources, blending ratios, and compliance certifications. Missing or incomplete information can result in delayed refunds, rejected claims, or compliance issues.

This Paperform template is specifically designed for:

• Biodiesel and renewable diesel producers claiming producer credits for domestically produced fuel
• Fuel blenders documenting mixture credits for qualifying blends
• Distributors and retailers managing compliance documentation
• Accounting firms and tax professionals preparing client filings
• Energy companies tracking multiple claim types across facilities

Comprehensive Documentation for All Credit Types

Our template covers the three primary credit categories recognized by the IRS:

Mixture Credit: For taxpayers who blend biodiesel or renewable diesel with petroleum diesel for use or sale as fuel. The form captures blend ratios, volumes, and point-of-blend documentation.

Producer Credit: For domestic producers of biodiesel and renewable diesel. Document production volumes, feedstock types, facility certifications, and compliance with ASTM standards.

Blender Documentation: Essential records for entities that purchase biodiesel or renewable diesel for blending, including chain-of-custody documentation and certificates of analysis.

Built for Complex Calculations and Regulatory Compliance

Fuel tax credits involve complex calculations based on gallon volumes, credit rates that change annually, and specific eligibility requirements. This form includes:

• Automated calculations for credit amounts based on current IRS rates
• Conditional logic that displays relevant sections based on credit type
• Required fields for EPA registration numbers, facility IDs, and certification documentation
• Space for supporting documentation including certificates of analysis, production records, and blending receipts

Seamless Integration with Your Accounting Workflow

For accounting firms and tax professionals managing multiple clients in the energy sector, Paperform makes it easy to collect standardized information that flows directly into your existing systems. Connect submissions to your accounting software, CRM, or document management system using native integrations or Stepper workflows.

With Stepper, you can automate your entire credit claim process:

• Route new submissions to the appropriate tax preparer based on claim type
• Trigger document review workflows for supporting materials
• Send follow-up requests for missing documentation
• Update client records in your accounting system automatically
• Generate standardized reports for IRS filing

Secure, Compliant Data Collection

Fuel credit claims involve sensitive business information including production volumes, facility details, and financial data. Paperform is SOC 2 Type II certified and provides enterprise-grade security features including encrypted data transmission, secure file uploads, and customizable access controls. Your proprietary production data and tax information remain protected throughout the collection and filing process.

Perfect for Multi-Location Operations

Companies operating multiple production facilities or blending terminals can use this form to standardize data collection across locations. The template accommodates facility-specific information while maintaining consistency in documentation requirements. For agencies managing multiple client facilities, Paperform's Agency+ plan provides client-separated workspaces with centralized billing and management.

Designed for Tax Professionals and Industry Specialists

Whether you're an in-house accountant at a biodiesel producer, a CPA specializing in energy tax credits, or a compliance manager at a fuel distribution company, this form speaks your language. It uses industry-standard terminology, references relevant IRS forms (8864, 4136, 720), and organizes information in the logical flow required for federal filings.

The form's professional design and clear structure also reduce the time spent on client education. Share the form link with clients and they'll find an intuitive, guided experience that collects exactly what you need—nothing more, nothing less.

Save Time, Reduce Errors, Maximize Credits

Manual spreadsheets and email chains create opportunities for data entry errors that can delay or jeopardize your credit claims. By centralizing your information collection in a single, purpose-built form, you ensure consistency, completeness, and accuracy. Conditional logic prevents common mistakes by only showing relevant fields, while required field validation ensures nothing is missed before submission.

For firms processing dozens or hundreds of credit claims during filing season, the time savings compound quickly. What once took hours of back-and-forth communication now happens in a single form submission, giving you more time to focus on strategic tax planning rather than administrative data collection.

Get Started in Minutes

This template is ready to use immediately or can be customized to match your specific workflow requirements. Adjust field labels to match your internal terminology, add your firm's branding, modify calculations for different credit rate scenarios, or integrate with your existing tech stack.

Trusted by accounting firms, energy companies, and tax professionals nationwide, Paperform provides the flexibility and reliability you need to manage complex tax credit claims efficiently. Start streamlining your biodiesel and renewable diesel credit documentation today.