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Federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund (mobility impairment)

Federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund (mobility impairment) is a program run by the Canada Revenue Agency for people with a permanent mobility impairment who cannot safely use public transportation. Checked on the official page on October 6, 2026.

You likely qualify if: Permanent mobility impairment; Cannot safely use public transportation.

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If you have a permanent mobility impairment and cannot safely use public transportation, you can get back part of the federal excise tax you pay on gasoline. You apply to the Canada Revenue Agency with Form XE8, and a qualified medical practitioner must certify your condition.

Who qualifies

People with a permanent mobility impairment who cannot safely use public transportation.

You likely qualify if:

  • Permanent mobility impairment
  • Cannot safely use public transportation

How to apply

  1. Apply on their application form.
  2. Come back here and tell us if it worked.

Where else they are

Their website is canada.ca/.../excise-gasoline-tax-refund.html.

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  • Their stepsGet Form XE8 from the CRA website. Have a qualified medical practitioner certify your impairment. Send the form to the CRA as the form explains.

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What to bring

  • Form XE8
  • Medical practitioner certification

Dates

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Source

Checked on October 6, 2026 on the official page

Run by Canada Revenue Agency.

We read this on their own website on October 6, 2026. Read from: canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/..., canada.ca/.../xe8.html.

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