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US S2353

US S2353
Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2015


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Introduced
12/03/2015
In Committee
12/03/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017

Introduced Session

114th Congress

Bill Summary

Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2015 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) extend through March 31, 2016, the income tax credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel and the excise tax credit for biodiesel fuel mixtures, (2) allow through 2018 a new income and excise tax credit equal to $1.00 for each gallon of biodiesel produced, and (3) provide for an increased credit for small biodiesel producers.

AI Summary

This bill, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2015, aims to extend and modify tax incentives for biodiesel, a fuel derived from vegetable oils or animal fats. It extends the existing income tax credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel used as fuel, as well as the excise tax credit for biodiesel fuel mixtures, through March 31, 2016. Additionally, it introduces a new tax credit of $1.00 per gallon for biodiesel produced, which will be available through 2018, and includes provisions for an increased credit for small biodiesel producers, offering them an additional 10 cents per gallon on the first 15 million gallons produced annually.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8380-8381) (on 12/03/2015)

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