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Your Quarterly IFTA Fuel Tax reporting reminder and Just a weeks time left

Just a quick reminder, if you haven’t already prepared your 1st Quarter 2018 IFTA fuel tax return, you have until Monday, April 30th to prevent late penalties. IFTA Fuel taxes are reported quarterly and at www.TaxIFTA.com you can prepare it online in 3 simple steps.

One website to report your HVUT, Federal Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290 online and to prepare your 1st Quarter IFTA Fuel Tax returns online. The best place to prepare your IFTA miles in 3 simple steps. By preparing it online you would eliminate all possible human errors in return preparations, you’ll not miss out with the non-IFTA miles and accurate math with the latest IFTA tax rates. Continue reading →

4th Quarter IFTA Fuel Taxes are Due Now

IFTA  Fuel Tax reporting for the 4th Quarter 2017, is due now and you need to report it with your base jurisdiction by Jan 31st, you have until Wednesday, January 31st to prevent late penalties.

IFTA Tax Filing is due now

Prepare IFTA Fuel Tax Returns Online!

TaxIFTA.com is a simple and easy to use website, helps you prepare and print your “Ready to File” pdf return, file it with your base jurisdiction in just minutes. This Self-Service website, enables to complete your Quarterly IFTA Tax returns in 3 simple steps. Accurate tax calculation by using the latest tax rates of all participating states. Continue reading →

What to Know When Preparing for IFTA Tax Return

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If you have read the previous blog on ‘A Short and Simple Guide to the International Fuel Tax Agreement’, then you might have understood what IFTA stands for along with the way it works. However, to learn about its ins and outs and the various aspects involved within it, make sure to read this blog providing additional information about thefuel taxreturn.

How to Get an IFTA License:

Individuals, whose qualified motor vehicle operates in any of the United States or Canadian Provinces qualify for an IFTA license. Moreover, there are certain requirements that vehicle owners have to fulfill for getting the qualified vehicle tag. Generally, vehicles that are used for transporting of goods and people come under the qualified vehicle criteria but there are additional aspects attached to it such as:

  • The vehicle has at least three or additional axles
  • The vehicle has at least two axles or has been registered under the gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds
  • Vehicles that come under the registered gross weight of 11,797 kg but should meet the specific requirements

However, in certain states there are few exemptions on qualified motor carriers. For example, recreational vehicles (in spite of their weight or axle configuration) that are not used for business purposes are not considered as a qualified motor vehicle.

Why to Register for IFTA:

Vehicle owners whose motor carrier operates in more than one states coming under theIFTA jurisdiction, should:

  • Decide on one of the International Fuel Tax Agreement member states as their ‘base jurisdiction’
  • Acquire fuel tax license for the various qualified motor vehicles so that they get the authorization to travel within the IFTA jurisdiction.
  • Vehicle owners need to prepare and file their IFTA return every quarter, where they need to report the usage of fuel and mileage used in the IFTA state and provinces.

When to File for IFTA:

Vehicle owners who qualify for IFTA license need to file for tax returns quarterly. The due dates to file for the International Fuel Tax Agreement are as follows:

January to March (April 30th)

April to June (July 31st)

July to September (October 31st)

October to December (January 31st)
It is advisable to prepare and file for the International Fuel Tax Agreement return before the time expires to avoid the penalties. We at TaxIFTA.com help you prepare your tax return, thus helping you reduce the stress and hassle.

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A Short and Simple Guide to the International Fuel Tax Agreement

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IFTA, which stands for International Fuel Tax Agreement is for the vehicle owners whose motor carriers operate beyond its base jurisdiction (the state it belongs to). This involves the Canadian provinces and the 48 contiguous United States, excluding Alaska, Hawaii and the Canadian territories. Heavy motor vehicle owners having an IFTA license are required to file for the tax agreement quarterly. Many vehicle owners choose a certified online service provider to aid them prepare the tax return. Read on to know more about IFTA.

According to the International Fuel Tax Agreement, “IFTA is designed to promote and encourage the fullest and most efficient possible use of the highway system by making uniform the administration of motor fuels use taxation laws with respect to qualified member vehicles operated in multiple member jurisdictions.”

How IFTA Works:

Vehicle owners need to know that almost every state in the U.S have their own tax fuel system. However, this tax agreement supports the ‘pay now or pay later’ option, therefore the fuel taxes paid to the states gets credited in the license holder’s account. The license holder should fill the tax report completely by listing the total miles covered and gallons purchased at the end of the fiscal quarter. The fuel mileage and the miles traveled are used for calculating the tax amount to be paid to the state jurisdiction. Different state jurisdictions imply different ways to calculate the tax amount for example, Kentucky and Mexico include the ‘standard fuel tax and weight mile taxes’ whereas, Oregon involves only the weight mile tax.

Preparing for Filing IFTA Return:

TaxIFTA.com makes it easy for truck owners to prepare the tax return in a hassle-free manner. We have designed a user-friendly online application to help them prepare the return at a minimal cost. Besides, the easy to use amendment form makes it possible to rectify the errors and do the possible corrections. However, keep in mind to take a print out to file the return. Reach us at 1-866-245-3918 for additional information and get your queries answered.