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Committee backs bill to allow late fuel‑tax refund requests for private businesses with penalty

Senate Transportation Committee · February 17, 2026
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Summary

After hearing from sponsor Rep. Tom Korman and constituent Robert Moses (Bridal Lumber), the committee recommended Ought to Pass on HB1485, which would allow non‑public entities to request late refunds of the road‑toll fuel tax subject to a penalty (15% or $50 minimum). Moses said he lost a $4,218 refund when his return was filed late and the Superior Court later ordered repayment.

Representative Tom Korman introduced House Bill 1485 to permit private businesses and non‑public entities to request late refunds of the state road‑toll (fuel) tax if they missed the statutory April 15 deadline; the bill would attach a penalty of 15% of the refund or a $50 minimum.

Korman explained the statute (RSA references given in testimony) already allows…

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