Section 6-6-2.5-32 - Refunds; circumstances; claims; investigations(a) Special fuel tax that has been collected by a supplier on special fuel used for an exempt purpose, including section 30(a)(4) through 30(a)(7) of this chapter and pretaxed exempt fuel under section 30(a)(8) of this chapter, but which was not dyed or marked, or both, in accordance with section 31 of this chapter, shall be refunded by the department to the user or the user's assignee under rules adopted by the department, in accordance with subsection (c), upon presentation of proof of exempt use by the end user in the form that the department prescribes. A person that claims a refund under section 32.7 of this chapter for special fuel tax collected on compressed natural gas product may not claim a refund under this subsection for the same special fuel tax.(b) Special fuel tax that has been collected by a supplier on special fuel that was removed from a terminal or refinery for delivery in Indiana, and was exported by a licensed exporter shall be refunded by the department to the licensed exporter in accordance with subsection (c), upon presentation of proof of export in the form that the department prescribes.(c) Special fuel tax that has been erroneously paid by a person shall be refunded by the department in accordance with subsection (d).(d) To claim a refund under subsections (a) through (c), a person must present to the department a statement that contains a written verification that the claim is made under penalties of perjury and lists the total amount of special fuel purchased and used for non-highway purposes. The claim must be filed not more than three (3) years after the date the special fuel was purchased. The statement must show that payment for the purchase has been made and the amount of tax paid on the purchase has been remitted.(e) The department may make any investigations it considers necessary before refunding the special fuel tax to a person.Amended by P.L. 236-2023,SEC. 85, eff. 7/1/2023.As added by P.L. 277-1993 (ss), SEC.44. Amended by P.L. 85-1995, SEC.20.