Massachusetts Excise Tax for Aircraft (Jet) Fuel Bond
Overview
Massachusetts requires anyone who distributes or sells aircraft jet fuel in the state to post a surety bond with the Department of Revenue before they can collect and remit excise tax on that fuel. This bond guarantees that your business will accurately report fuel volumes and pay every dollar of excise tax owed to the Commonwealth. If you have been told you need this bond to operate as a jet fuel distributor in Massachusetts, this is the exact instrument you need to move forward.
Who Needs This Bond?
You have applied for a Massachusetts aircraft jet fuel distributor or seller license and the Department of Revenue is requiring a bond before your account is approved. Businesses that import, sell, or distribute jet fuel for aircraft operations in Massachusetts fall under this excise tax bonding requirement. This is a statewide obligation — it applies whether you operate out of Logan International, Hanscom Field, or any other Massachusetts aviation facility. If jet fuel moves through your business and you owe Massachusetts excise tax on it, this bond is for you.
What is this Bond For?
Massachusetts collects excise tax on aircraft jet fuel as a condition of doing business in the state's aviation fuel supply chain. This bond is the financial guarantee the Department of Revenue holds to ensure that tax gets paid in full and on time. If your business fails to remit the excise tax owed, the state can make a claim against the bond to recover those funds. The bond protects the Commonwealth — not your business — and your obligation is to make sure the bond is never called upon.
When is it Required?
Before your Massachusetts aircraft jet fuel distributor license is issued, the Department of Revenue must have your bond on file. You cannot legally collect and remit jet fuel excise tax under your own license until that bond is in place. Waiting until after you receive a license application approval to start the bonding process will delay your ability to operate. Get the bond secured first so it is ready to submit with or immediately after your licensing paperwork.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond is a statewide Massachusetts requirement enforced by the Department of Revenue. It covers jet fuel excise tax obligations arising from any aircraft fuel distribution or sales activity conducted within Massachusetts. There is no county or municipal layer to this requirement — if you are licensed in Massachusetts, one bond covers your statewide obligation.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' on this page and the secure surety portal will open in a new tab. Complete the application with your business information, and your bond documents will be processed quickly without waiting on an agent callback. Once issued, you receive the bond documentation you need to submit directly to the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
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