Tax Rate on Ethanol or Methanol

CA Corporate Tax Exemption commercial industrial

Administered by: California Franchise Tax Board

Program Details

Program ID: 890
Last Updated: 6/8/2004

Eligibility

Eligible Sectors

commercial industrial

Eligible Technologies

solar thermal process heat

Program Summary

California does not have a formal state excise tax exemption for alcohol fuels. However, the prevailing state excise tax rate for alcohol fuels (both ethanol and methanol) of 85% or more is legislatively set at 9 cents per gallon, vs. 18 cents per gallon for gasoline.

Contact & Resources

Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.