Form 8849 Facts

Form 8849 is used to claim a refund of excise taxes. Here are some quick
facts, brought to by the IRS.
-You can e-file Form 8849 with most IRS authorized e-file providers
-Use Schedules 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8 to claim certain fuel related refunds such
as nontaxable uses (or sales) of fuels.
-You are not required to claim a refund; however, if you do so you must
provide all the information requested on Form 8849 in order for your
refund to be processed properly.
-If a claim was not made for any gallons during the income tax year on Form
8849, an annual claim may be made. Generally, an annual claim is made
on Form 4136.