Too Busy for Paperwork? Why Some Savvy Farmers Still Outsource Their Fuel Tax Claims
Let’s be real, running a farm isn’t exactly a part-time gig. Between sorting stock, servicing farm equipment, chasing invoices, and keeping the weather gods happy, it’s easy for admin tasks to slip down the to-do list.
But one little slip-up you might not realise? Missing out on your fuel tax claim, and not just for one month. Every quarter you delay could be costing you hundreds, especially if you're bumping up against the 24-month claim limit.
If you’re already staying on top of your farm’s expenses, you’re ahead of the game. But even for the most organised, the MR70 forms can be a different beast. When life gets full, filling out a stack of MR70s for every quarter might be the last thing you want to do.
The DIY Route: Managing Your Own MR70 Claims
Let’s start here:
If you’re someone who’s got your fuel receipts in order, knows how to fill out the NZTA forms (the MR70s for each quarter), and are confident submitting claims every quarter on time, then absolutely, go for it.
✔️ You’ll get the full amount back
✔️ You’re only spending time, not money
✔️ No middleman
But here’s the catch, any claims submitted after the following quarter get hit with a 10% penalty. And once petrol use is older than 24 months, you can’t claim it at all.
What That Looks Like in Dollars
Let’s say your farm uses around 300 litres of petrol per month for off-road tasks, think farm bikes, pumps, chainsaws, or irrigators.
✅ Backdating 24 months? That’s a refund of $5,058.90
❌ Miss just one quarter outside the 24 month period? That’s $693 gone, for good
💸 Submit a late claim? You’re down 10% right away
Compare that to our commission:
Revved Refunds charges just 15%
On that same 24-month claim, we’d charge $758.83
You’d still walk away with $4,300+, and no paperwork
When to Call In Help (and When Not To)
📍 If you’re on top of things?
You don’t need us, we're all for adding value to our customers lives, not charging for something you may not need.
📍 But if you’ve been meaning to claim… and haven’t?
Or if the thought of filing an MR70 for every quarter for the last two years feels like pulling teeth, it’s worth asking: Is it better to save 15% but lose $693 per missed quarter?
No Lock-Ins. No Hard Sells. Just Help.
We’re not the “gotcha” type. If you sign up with us, you can take over your own claims any time, no contracts, no strings. Just straight-up service for busy people who don’t want to miss out.
Wrapping Up: Don't Let the MR70 Stop Your Refund
Keeping your farm finances tight is just smart business. But while tracking expenses is one thing, successfully navigating the MR70 process is another.
Fuel rebates are a legit refund for money you’ve already spent—don't let the paperwork stand in the way. Let us handle the MR70 admin, so you can focus on the farm.
Keen to see what you might be owed?
👉 Try our free fuel rebate calculator here - no sign-up needed.
