It is very important for any interstate trucking business to be IFTA compliant. Of course, we are mainly concerned with helping truckers electronically file Form 2290 and get their IRS-stamped Schedule 1 in an instant, but we also want well-informed truckers about the major compliance requirements-the most important being IFTA.
Start e-Filing Form 2290 Now!The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is an agreement among the 48 U.S. states and 10 Canadian provinces that simplifies fuel tax reporting for carriers operating across multiple jurisdictions. Compared to filling a separate fuel taxes report to each state, qualified motor carriers file IFTA as a single quarterly report through their base jurisdiction.
IFTA applies to any motor carrier that operates qualified motor vehicles; usually :
Most likely, if your truck crosses state lines, you will need an IFTA License and IFTA Decals.
Good compliance results in good operation with no hiccups, like:
The supreme test of an interstate trucker is the compulsory tax by the IRS, Form 2290, under Heavy Vehicle Use Tax.
Proper and accurate keeping of records is an important aspect of compliance. Carriers need to track:
Without the accurate mileage and fuel data, quarterly reports would either be rejected or will probably call for audits.
IFTA returns must be filed four times a year.
Q1 - 30 April
Q1 - 30 April
Q3 - 31 October
Q4 - 31 January
Filing these returns late carries penalties even though you did not operate that quarter.
IFTA and Form 2290 do not serve the same purpose as regards compliance:
Your 2290 Schedule 1 is needed to renew an IRP plate; IFTA, however, must be complied with for continuing interstate operations. Together they help keep the trucking authority active and the fleet running legally.
Register Now or File Form 2290 OnlineBe compliant, and you will be on the road. We know the confusion that comes along with trucking compliance, 2290 filings, IFTA reports, IRP renewals, UCR, and everything else. That is why we have, at least, a simple and reliable e-file 2290 service-that way, you can keep your compliance part stress-free.
While you take care of your quarterly IFTA reporting, we will ensure that your Form 2290 is filed correctly and your Schedule 1 is delivered instantly, so you're always ready for registration, plates, and audits.
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