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FAQ Friday: What is IFTA?

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Marcela De Vivo - 3rd qaurter IFTA deadline, FAQ's, ifta report, IFTA reporting, IFTA reporting Online

What is IFTA?

IFTA stands for the International Fuel Tax Agreement and was established between the 48 contiguous states and ten Canadian provinces.

Who has to file IFTA?

Drivers of vehicles with the following characteristics must file IFTA:

Weigh 26,000 pounds or more
Have three or more axles
Travel between two or more jurisdictions

When is the IFTA deadline?

IFTA is filed quarterly to the driver’s base jurisdiction. The details for each quarter are as follows:

Quarter 1: January 1 – March 31
Quarter 2: April 1 – June 30
Quarter 3: July 1 – September 30
Quarter 4: October 1 – December 31

The deadline to file for each quarter is as follows (If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be moved to the next business day):

Quarter 1: April 30 (May 2, 2022)
Quarter 2: July 31 (August 1, 2022)
Quarter 3: October 31
Quarter 4: January 31

What is required to file IFTA?

You need to generate an IFTA report in order to file IFTA. This report will consist of the following:

Business name
Trucks that meet the IFTA requirements
The amount of fuel purchased and miles that were driven in each jurisdiction

Who do drivers file IFTA to?

Drivers file IFTA to their base jurisdiction, this way the base jurisdiction will distribute the fuel taxes owed to each state.

What is HUT?

HUT is a separate filing requirement that stands for Highway Use Tax. This is not the same thing as the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax and is only required for drivers with base jurisdictions in Kentucky, New Mexico, New York, and Oregon. The HUT needs to be filed directly with the driver’s base jurisdiction.

Can fuel cards help with IFTA?

Fuel cards can be beneficial to have, especially when it comes to IFTA. Fuel cards are credit cards that you can use at the pump and save up to fifteen cents per gallon. With the price of fuel increasing, this can be beneficial in the long run. You can use your credit card statement to help record IFTA fuel purchases in each jurisdiction when generating your IFTA report.

Where can you generate an IFTA report?

In order to file IFTA with your base jurisdiction, you first need to generate your IFTA report. ExpressTruckTax has a sister company, TruckLogics, where you can generate IFTA reports in state-specific formats. TruckLogics is a full Trucking Management Software that helps users manage all aspects of their trucking business including dispatching, assigning drivers to dispatches, keeping track of equipment maintenance, paying drivers, and more. If you sign up for the preferred or premium plan, you are able to generate IFTA reports as well. If you do not need a full Trucking Management Software, TruckLogics offers an IFTA-only option. Simply sign up, enter your information, and enter your truck and fuel mileage information.

You can either enter your fuel mileage information through manual entry, bulk upload through the TruckLogics excel template, or through Motive ELD. TruckLogics also keeps track of all of the IFTA tax rates and does all of the calculations for you. If you have vehicles that have different fuel types, your vehicles will automatically be put in separate reports for each fuel type. You only need to pay per report per quarter once you generate the report.

The third quarter IFTA deadline is only a week away. What are you waiting for? Go to TruckLogics and generate your IFTA report quickly and easily today!

Generate Your 3rd Quarter IFTA Report Before the October 31st Deadline

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Marcela De Vivo - 3rd qaurter IFTA deadline, 3rd quarter IFTA deadline, IFTA, ifta deadline, ifta report, IFTA reporting

IFTA stands for the International Fuel Tax Agreement which was made between the United States (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and District of Columbia) and ten Canadian provinces. It must be filed by drivers of vehicles with three or more axles, weigh 26,000 pounds or more, and drive through two or more jurisdictions. In order to file IFTA, you must generate a report with the amount of fuel purchased and miles traveled in each jurisdiction each quarter. IFTA reports are filed quarterly with the driver’s base jurisdiction so that the tax can be distributed to each jurisdiction fuel was purchased.

The time frame of each quarter is as follows:
Quarter 1: January 1 – March 31
Quarter 2: April 1 – June 30
Quarter 3: July 1 – September 30
Quarter 4: October 1 – December 31

The deadline to file for each quarter is as follows (If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, the deadline will be moved to the next business day):

Quarter 1: April 30 (May 2, 2022)
Quarter 2: July 31 (August 1, 2022)
Quarter 3: October 31
Quarter 4: January 31

The deadline to file IFTA for the 3rd quarter is only a month away. Why should you spend extra time trying to do all of the calculations yourself and keep track of all of the IFTA tax rates, which are subject to change, sometimes even halfway through a quarter. This is why it is important to generate your IFTA reports with a system you can trust to create accurate IFTA reports based on the information you enter.

ExpressTruckTax’s sister company TruckLogics has an IFTA only option that allows you to enter your data manually, using TruckLogics’ excel template, or through Motive ELD. Once the information is entered, TruckLogics does all of the calculations for you using up-to-date IFTA tax rates. It also generates reports in state-specific formats that are printable and e-filing worksheets will be available for the states that do not accept paper filing for IFTA.

TruckLogics is also a full Trucking Management Software that can help you manage your trucking business operations from dispatching, creating loads, keeping track of truck maintenance, paying drivers, and much more. IFTA reporting is also available in the full Trucking Management Software option but only for the Preferred and Premium plans. What are you waiting for? Visit TruckLogics.com today and start generating your IFTA report or streamlining your trucking business operations today!

How To Generate An IFTA Report With TruckLogics’ New IFTA Only Option

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Marcela De Vivo - 1st Quarter IFTA Deadline, ifta report, IFTA reporting

The IFTA deadline is Monday, May 2nd, 2022. ExpressIFTA has moved to our sister company, TruckLogics with a new IFTA Only option is available now! You can now generate an IFTA Report using TruckLogics without signing up for a subscription. For only $24.95 you can generate an IFTA report per quarter with the same great features from ExpressIFTA but with more ways to upload your data than before! Below you will find how to generate your report in only a few simple steps!

1. First, you will create an account and select whether you are a Business Owner or a Service Provider.

2. Next, you will select which plan category you want to choose. There are two options, the “Generate IFTA Report Only” option and the “A Complete Trucking Management” option. This option is a subscription that will give you all of the features needed to manage your trucking business. For the purposes of this tutorial, we will choose the “Generate IFTA Report Only” Option.

3. Enter your business information including your business name, business address, your country, your base jurisdiction, and your IFTA account number. Once you do this you will click Let’s Go.

4. You will then go to IFTA Settings and click edit.

5. Here you can change fuel usage and distance units from Gallons and Miles to Liters and Kilometers as well as your IFTA Signing Authority.

6. Once you are finished click save.

7. Next, you will click the “+ Add Truck” button under “Qualified Trucks for IFTA”.

8. You can add trucks manually, import them from KeepTruckin, or import them from ExpressTruckTax. For the purposes of this tutorial, we will select the Add Truck Manually option.

9. When you select this option you will enter the Unit Number, make, model, fuel type, VIN, and Gross Vehicle Weight.

10. When you finish adding all of the trucks you are generating the report for, you will click on the IFTA tab.

11. Make sure the appropriate tax year is selected.

12. Choose “Start Return” under the appropriate quarter.

13. Select which trucks you want to report for or add new trucks.

14. Once the trucks are selected click next.

15. You will be asked how you want to import distance and fuel for this quarter. You can either select “Upload Data in Bulk” where you can use the TruckLogics IFTA excel template to bulk upload your data, “Quick Entry” where you will enter the distance and fuel data manually for each truck, or “Pull data from Motive” where you can import Distance and Fuel data from your connected Motive account.

16. If you select “quick entry” select the QE button beside each truck and enter the data manually either by odometer or distance.

17. Make sure all of the information is entered for each month including trip date, state, odometer start, odometer end, trip type, distance, nontaxable distance, toll miles (if applicable), and fuel purchased then hit save.

18. Once the data for all trucks have been added click Next.

19. Review the IFTA summary and click Next.

20. You will now see the tax amount you owe. If you have any credits from previous IFTA filings enter them into the box labeled “Credit Amount”.

21. Then you will click Next.

22. Review the information one last time and then click next again.

23. The system will check your return for common errors. Correct any errors until no errors are found and then click Next.

24. Now it is time to pay the service fee. Click “Proceed to Pay”.

25. Enter your billing information and click “Confirm and Pay”.

26. Once you pay the service fee, you can download your IFTA Report by clicking “Download IFTA PDF” and file it with your base jurisdiction.

Not all states allow you to paper file. Instead, they require you to file using their file system. For those states, TruckLogics provides an e-file worksheet to make entry into the state’s e-file system easier for the client. This comes at no extra cost to you however, it is your responsibility to know whether your state allows paper filing or only allows e-filing. A worksheet does not constitute a valid refund request. Regardless, TruckLogics has the solution to all of your IFTA needs! What are you waiting for, sign up for TruckLogics IFTA Only and start reporting today!

1st Quarter 2022 IFTA Reporting: Everything You Need to Know!

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Marcela De Vivo - IFTA, ifta report, IFTA reporting, IFTA reporting Online

If you are required to file your IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement), there are some important things you need to know before you get started.

When are 1st Quarter IFTA 2022 taxes due?

The First quarter deadline is actually May 2, 2022, this year because April 30th falls on a Saturday.

The data that is due for these deadlines includes mileage traveled and fuel purchased in each state during that quarter. It is then filed with your jurisdiction.

First Quarter IFTA 2022 Rate Changes

Another important thing to note is that the fuel tax rates for the IFTA do increase sometimes, and for 2022 that is the case for some states.

The states with increasing fuel tax rates are as follows:

S.No.	State	Fuel Type	4th Quarter 2021	1st Quarter 2022
1.	Florida	Gasoline	0.3570	0.3650
		Special Diesel	0.3557	0.3637
		Gasohol	0.3570	0.3650
		Biodiesel	0.3557	0.3637
2.	Georgia	Gasoline	0.2870	0.2910
		Special Diesel	0.3220	0.3260
		Gasohol	0.2870	0.2910
		Propane	0.2870	0.2910
		LNG	0.2870	0.2910
		CNG	0.2870	0.2910
		Ethanol	0.2870	0.2910
		Methanol	0.2870	0.2910
		E-85	0.2870	0.2910
		M-85	0.2870	0.2910
		A55	0.2870	0.2910
		Biodiesel	0.3220	0.3260
3.	Illinois	Gasoline	0.5060	0.5590
		Special Diesel	0.5060	0.6270
		Gasohol	0.5060	0.5590
		Propane	0.6010	0.6170
		LNG	0.6090	0.6230
		CNG	0.4860	0.4850
		Ethanol	0.5060	0.5590
		Methanol	0.5060	0.5590
		E-85	0.5060	0.5590
		M-85	0.5060	0.5590
		A55	0.5060	0.5590
		Biodiesel	0.5060	0.6270
4.	Massachusetts	Propane	0.2020	0.2120
		LNG	0.2020	0.2120
		CNG	0.2020	0.2120
5.	Michigan	Gasoline	0.4290	0.4380
		Special Diesel	0.4530	0.4680
		Gasohol	0.4290	0.4380
		Propane	0.4530	0.4680
		LNG	0.4530	0.4680
		CNG	0.4290	0.4380
		Ethanol	0.4290	0.4380
		Methanol	0.4290	0.4380
		E-85	0.4290	0.4380
		A55	0.4530	0.4680
		Biodiesel	0.4530	0.4680
		Hydrogen	0.4530	0.4680
6.	Nebraska	Gasoline	0.2770	0.2480
		Special Diesel	0.2770	0.2480
		Propane	0.2770	0.2480
		LNG	0.2770	0.2480
		CNG	0.2770	0.2480
		Ethanol	0.2770	0.2480
		Methanol	0.2770	0.2480
		E-85	0.2770	0.2480
		M-85	0.2770	0.2480
		A55	0.2770	0.2480
		Biodiesel	0.2770	0.2480
7.	New York	Gasoline	0.4060	0.4130
		Special Diesel	0.3885	0.3955
		Propane	0.2400	0.4130
		Ethanol	0.4060	0.4130
		Methanol	0.4060	0.4130
		M-85	0.4060	0.4130
		A55	0.4060	0.4130
8.	North Carolina	Gasoline	0.3610	0.3850
		Special Diesel	0.3610	0.3850
		Gasohol	0.3610	0.3850
		Propane	0.3610	0.3850
		LNG	0.3610	0.3850
		CNG	0.3610	0.3850
		Ethanol	0.3610	0.3850
		Methanol	0.3610	0.3850
		E-85	0.3610	0.3850
		M85	0.3610	0.3850
		A55	0.3610	0.3850
		Biodiesel	0.3610	0.3850
		Hydrogen	0.3610	0.3850
9.	Utah	Gasoline	0.3140	0.3190
		Special Diesel	0.3140	0.3190
		Gasohol	0.3140	0.3190
		LNG	0.1710	0.1750
		CNG	0.1710	0.1750
		Ethanol	0.3140	0.3190
		Methanol	0.3140	0.3190
		E-85	0.3140	0.3190
		M-85	0.3140	0.3190
		A55	0.3140	0.3190
		Biodiesel	0.3140	0.3190
		Hydrogen	0.1710	0.1750
10.	West Virginia	Propane	0.1850	0.2220
		LNG	0.1500	0.1600
		CNG	0.2330	0.2490

Click here to learn more about the IFTA Rate changes for the First Quarter of 2022.

Even if the rates do increase, however, you don’t have to worry because when you use TruckLogics to prepare your IFTA report, we keep a close eye on this and update our system quarterly according to the updated rates. This includes split rates, which is when the rate changes in the middle of the quarter.

TruckLogics – A Complete TMS Solution Provider

TruckLogics is a leading Trucking Management Software that helps manage every aspect of a trucking business including dispatching, driver settlements, managing loads, paying drivers, reporting IFTA, and more.

Generate your 2022 IFTA Reports for the 1st Quarter with TruckLogics

Now TruckLogics has two great options to report your IFTA, one being our full TMS and the other being our IFTA only option that is only $24.95 per report per quarter.

Data Import: You can enter data manually using our excel template or from KeepTruckin.

Automatic Tax Calculation: Once you enter the data you don’t have to worry, because TruckLogics does the math for you. It will calculate the tax you owe and then you can download the report and file it with your jurisdiction.

TruckLogics provides the IFTA Report in State specific Formats. You can file the report to the respective jurisdiction if your jurisdiction allows paper filing. If it does not and only allows e-filing, TruckLogics provides an e-file worksheet to make entry into the state’s e-file system easier.

Follow these steps to generate your IFTA Report with TruckLogics:

Step 1: Get Started with TruckLogics for FREE
Step 2: Enter your basic business details
Step 3: Enter your truck details
Step 4: Enter your fuel and mileage information
Step 5: Review your IFTA Tax Calculation and Report
Step 6: Pay and generate the IFTA Report

What are you waiting for? Sign up with TruckLogics and generate your IFTA report in time for the 1st Quarter deadline hassle-free!

Get A Move On! The IFTA Deadline Is Here!

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Marcela De Vivo - 4th Quarter IFTA Deadline, ifta deadline, ifta fuel tax, ifta report, IFTA reporting

It really is that time again.

The 4th quarter IFTA deadline has arrived, and you need to report all your miles and fuel purchases from October 1 through December 31.

The actual filing and payment for your taxes must be completed with your base jurisdiction.

However, when it comes to IFTA calculating and reporting, there’s no easier way to generate your IFTA report than with ExpressIFTA.

IFTA reporting with ExpressIFTA

Generating a report with ExpressIFTA is as simple as entering information about each of your trucks and then entering the mileage and fuel for each. You can even bulk upload IFTA tax report information from your ELD, GPS, or spreadsheet.

ExpressIFTA will take your information and use its extensive, constantly-updated knowledge of IFTA tax changes to generate your IFTA tax report. The system will also check for common errors in your IFTA reporting.

Trucker using ExpressIFTA for IFTA fuel tax reporting

Then, you can use your new IFTA report to quickly and easily file and pay your IFTA tax with your base jurisdiction.

And the best part is you can use your existing ExpressTruckTax account information. Just go to expressifta.com and enter the email address and password you already use.

Use ExpressIFTA

ExpressIFTA is affordable, accurate, and easy to use. Generate your IFTA report today!

Need more help with ExpressIFTA?

Check out this handy step-by-step guide to generating your IFTA report with ExpressIFTA! It makes the process even simpler!

How to File Your Trucker 2018 1099-Misc for the IRS Deadline

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Marcela De Vivo - 1099 misc 2018, Fleet Management, ifta report, IRS Deadline, IRS Form 940, IRS Form 941, Subcontractor, Trucking Business

Make Sure Your Trucking Business is Tax Compliant!

Only Hours Left to File!

Tomorrow, January 31st is the deadline for your IRS Form 1099, IRS Form W-2, and IRS Form 940 or 941! As a trucking business owner, you have to make sure your employee, contractor, and subcontractor tax forms are filed by the deadline.

We understand that filing your employee and contractor forms can be confusing during tax season. Which is why ExpressTruckTax has parented its sister product, Taxbandits to provide you with all the tools you’ll need to file by tomorrow night’s deadline!

Before we jump into it let’s review some tax filing basics.

The Fleet Management Guide to the 2018 1099-Misc Form, W-2, & More

Knowing which tax forms you are required to file and how to submit them on time is important for you as a business owner, your employees, subcontractors, and anyone else you paid during the previous tax season. However, depending on the circumstances, they may each need different or even multiple forms to file.

Let’s take a look at the basic forms and when you’ll need them:

IRS Form W-2 is for reporting your full employees’ wages and other compensation.

IRS Form 1099-MISC is for reporting payments made to freelance drivers, leased owner-operators, or other contracted workers in your trucking fleet. Don’t forget, this also applies to any subcontractors in your fleet as well.

IRS Form 941 is for reporting employment taxes for those who own and operate a business with employees, including adjustments for tips, sick pay, and any overpayment or underpayments made during the tax season. Like your IFTA report, IRS Form 941 is a quarterly Federal Tax Return and must be filed accordingly.

IRS Form 940 is an annual federal tax report form used for documenting and paying unemployment taxes. The form calculates the employer’s federal unemployment tax liability, adjusts for any state unemployment taxes paid, and calculates any due unemployment taxes from there. IRS Form 940 also compares unemployment tax due for the year to the taxes already paid.

Beat the IRS Deadline with TaxBandits!

While all of this seems like a lot to take care of in such a short time, TaxBandits makes it easy!

TaxBandits takes the headache of filing business tax forms by offering a simplified e-filing solution that helps you to e-file multiple tax forms for your trucking business at once. That means you and your fleet can get back on the road and to doing to what you do best!

Don’t forget, depending on the scope and nature of your fleet, you may need to file one or more of these forms by the deadline tomorrow! Also, don’t forget to file your 4th Quarter IFTA report with your base jurisdiction!

Start Your Free Account Today!

Pay Only When You Transmit!

Today Is The 3rd Quarter IFTA Deadline

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Marcela De Vivo - 3rd qaurter IFTA deadline, Fuel Tax, IFTA, ifta deadline, ifta report, IFTA return, IFTA totals, Quarterly IFTA Report

ExpressTruckTax promotes IFTA reporting with ExpressIFTA

Hey trucking nation, we are here with an important reminder! Your 3rd quarter IFTA return is due today, October 31st, by midnight. If you fail to file by the deadline then you will have some expensive IFTA penalties to deal with.

However, you don’t need to scramble around looking for a way to generate your IFTA report or spend hours working on your calculations, because ExpressIFTA is here to help. ExpressIFTA is a proud sister product of ExpressTruckTax and offers the market-leading IFTA reporting solution online to take the hassle out of generating your quarterly report. Check out how easy it is!

IFTA Reporting With ExpressIFTA

All you have to do is log in to ExpressIFTA with your ExpressTruckTax account for free. If you don’t have an ExpressTruckTax account then you can create your free ExpressIFTA account with your email address and personal password.

Next you will enter your business information, including the name, address, and EIN (Employer Identification Number). You will also enter your base jurisdiction, which is the state where your vehicle is registered and your vehicle information, including the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).

After that you will enter your fuel and mileage records at your own pace for the current quarter. You can enter your totals per trip to keep extremely detailed information or enter your information per trip with the quick entry feature.

Or you can even upload all your information at once with an Excel or CSV file by using the bulk upload feature. You can even upload all of your distance records directly from your GPS.

Best of all, ExpressIFTA allows you to report your totals according to your personal preferences. For example, you can enter your distance information by miles traveled or odometer readings.

ExpressIFTA and ExpressTruckTax make truck taxes easy

Also, you don’t have to worry about handling any complicated calculations yourself, because ExpressIFTA automatically does all of it for you. All of your IFTA totals will be calculated with 100% accuracy based on the information you enter. This way you will always know how much fuel tax you owe, and you’ll never over or underpay the amount.

When you’re done entering all of your information for the quarter ExpressIFTA an internal audit check will be performed to catch any basic errors. For example, if you stated that you traveled between two nonadjacent states.

Then you can pay and generate your quarterly IFTA report. This report is easy to read and will clearly display all of your IFTA calculations. You can print it, email it, and use it to instantly complete your return.

Also, because ExpressIFTA knows that you need to store your IFTA information for four years for auditing purposes, all of your information will be stored in your account per quarter. It can be accessed at any time.

Contact A Truck Tax Expert

If you need any assistance the outstanding, US-based ExpressTruckTax support team is here to help. Give us a call Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM EST at 704.234.6005. You can also reach us via live chat and take advantage of our 24/7 email support at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

Do You Have An IFTA Waiver?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Marcela De Vivo - 3rd quarter IFTA deadline, Fuel Tax, IFTA, IFTA liscense, IFTA Miles, ifta report, IFTA return, IRP

ExpressTruckTax goes over IFTA pnelaties

Time really flies, doesn’t it? It seems like just yesterday it was a hot summer day and your 2nd quarter IFTA return was due. Well, now it’s a cold autumn day and the 3rd quarter IFTA deadline is almost here. You have less than a week to file by the October 31st deadline.

Because a lot has happened this IFTA quarter with hurricane Harvey and Irma you may have a few IFTA questions regarding the waivers. That’s why we’re here to help by going over them and answering other common IFTA questions that you may have, so you can quickly and easily file.

Your IFTA Questions Answered

1. Will A Waiver Affect My Return?

Hurricane disaster relief efforts for hurricane Harvey and Irma depended on truckers to bring in crucial supplies, as a result regulations like hours of service were lifted and IFTA waivers were issued in some states. To qualify for these lifted regulations you needed to be transporting hurricane disaster supplies to affected areas.

States that issued IFTA waivers include Iowa, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Colorado, West Virginia, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Florida, and more.

Each waiver was different depending on the state, but generally, they suspended IFTA requirements for 30 days. Meaning you didn’t need your IFTA license or decals to travel through those states during the time of the waiver.

Delaware actually issued a temporary IFTA and IRP waiver from September 13th for the duration of the emergency or until October 6th, depending on which was less. Illinois’s waiver was from July 14 to August 14th.

These waivers do not have an impact on the IFTA deadline. Your return is still due on October 31. However, the best way to find out information about waivers and the deadline for your base jurisdiction is to contact a local DMV office.

2. What Are The Late Filing penalties?

It’s best to go ahead and file to avoid facing the steep late filing penalties. For example, if your return is late you will face a penalty of $50 or 10% of the amount you owe, depending on which amount is greater.

Also, if you fail to pay the amount you owe by the deadline you will be charged .4167% of the total tax you owe. This amount will accrue on a monthly basis until you pay the total amount you owe.

Learn what's required to complete your IFTA return with ExpressTruckTax

Also, your base jurisdiction reserves the right to suspend or revoke your IFTA license if you file late. However, don’t worry, this usually isn’t the case for first-time offenders.

3. What Do I Need To Complete My IFTA Return?

In order to complete your return, you need your:

Total miles, taxable and nontaxable, traveled per jurisdiction, including IFTA and non-IFTA miles, and trip permit miles.
Total gallons of fuel consumed per jurisdiction included taxable and nontaxable, and IFTA and non-IFTA.
Tax-paid gallons of fuel purchased per Jurisdiction.
And the current tax rate per jurisdiction.

4. How Do I Prepare To File?
Use your ExpressTruckTax account information to log into ExpressIFTA where you can easily report everything you need for your IFTA return online. Enter your mileage and fuel records at your own pace and ExpressIFTA will do the complicated work for you.

For example, ExpressIFTA will accurately calculate the amount of fuel tax you owe for you. Plus, all of your information will be generated into an IFTA report that can be printed, emailed, and used to instantly complete your return.

ExpressIFTA is brought to you by the same team that created ExpressTruckTax and we are here to help. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our US-based, dedicated team of truck tax experts.

Give us a call at 704.234.6005 Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM EST. You can also reach us via live chat or through our 24/7 email support at support@ExpressTruckTax.com.

You Asked, We Answered: 6 Popular IFTA Questions

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Marcela De Vivo - File Fuel Tax IFTA, IFTA, ifta deadline, IFTA fuel Tax filing, IFTA Information, ifta report, IFTA return, International Fuel Tax Agreement, Truck Tax, truckers, trucking

Any time when taxes are involved things can get confusing. You have to when deadlines are, what materials are required to file, how to file, and more. With the 3rd quarter IFTA deadline quickly approaching on October 31st, we, the truck tax experts at ExpressTruckTax, decided to take it upon ourselves to be your resource guide, by answering common IFTA questions.

Do You Have More Questions?

Well then ask us! We’re IFTA experts, and we’re here to help. Feel free to contact our dedicated support team with any questions that you may have. We’re available Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM EST at 704.234.6005. We’re also available via live chat and offer 24/7 email support at support@expresstrucktax.com

Don’t Let IFTA Sneak Up On You

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Marcela De Vivo - 1st Quarter IFTA Deadline, Fuel Tax IFTA, IFTA Information, ifta late penalties, IFTA online filing, IFTA Records, ifta report, IFTA return, IFTA Tax Calculator App

Doesn’t it seem like you just did your IFTA report yesterday? Well, oh how the time flies because the next IFTA deadline is right around the corner! Your first quarter IFTA report is due by April 30th, which is a Sunday, so the deadline actually falls on Monday, May 1st. That day will be here before you know it, so don’t let it sneak up on you. It’s never too early to start working on your report. Use ExpressTruckTax to calculate your IFTA totals and learn all about IFTA here.

All About IFTA

IFTA or the International Fuel Tax Agreement is an agreement that simplifies the reporting of fuel in the lower 48 states. The purpose of IFTA reports are to simplify the reporting of fuel use by motor carriers that operate in more than one jurisdiction so states can equally distribute per jurisdiction.

The taxes are then used to repair the public highways that truckers frequent, by repaving roads and reinforcing bridges the routes become safer and smoother. Also, better roads mean less wear and tear on your vehicle.

Now only qualify vehicles that travel between multiple jurisdictions are subject to IFTA. You must have your IFTA license and two IFTA decals on your vehicle that are provided by their base jurisdiction.

Your base jurisdiction is where your qualified vehicles are based for registration. It’s where operational control and operational records of the licensee’s qualified motor vehicles are maintained and in the case of an audit can be made available. It’s also where some mileage is gained by qualified motor vehicles traveling through that jurisdiction within the fleet.

If you don’t live in a base jurisdiction you can apply for an IFTA license from any of the jurisdictions you regularly travel in.

Qualifying vehicles are ones that are motor vehicles that are used, designed, or maintained for the transportation of persons or property having two axles and a gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds, two axles and a registered weight exceeding 26,000 pounds, three or more axles regardless of weight, and a combination weight exceeding 26,000 pounds.

You need to provide the following information to correctly complete your IFTA return:

– Total miles, both taxable and nontaxable, traveled by each of the licensee’s qualified motor vehicles for all jurisdictions, including trip permit miles. This includes both IFTA and non-IFTA jurisdictions.
– Total gallons of fuel consumed by the qualified motor vehicles, both taxable and nontaxable per jurisdiction, IFTA and non-IFTA.
– The total amount of tax-paid gallons of fuel purchased in each jurisdiction.
– The current tax rate per jurisdiction.

If you don’t travel outside of your base jurisdiction a lot you don’t have to necessarily apply for an IFTA license. You can apply for a local trip permit with the local DMV of the jurisdiction you’ll be traveling in.

It’s important to have your IFTA license with you and permits properly display under your truck door windows at all time are you could be subject to getting a citation and having to buy a temporary permit.

Failure to file your IFTA reports by the deadline or to file at all will result in hefty penalties. You’ll be fined $50 or 10% of the delinquent taxes, whichever is greater. On top of that, base jurisdictions reserve the right to impose additional penalties based on the laws of the jurisdiction.

Also, base jurisdictions will assess interest on all of the unpaid taxes due for each jurisdiction except for the taxes collected directly by other jurisdictions. For US jurisdictions interest will build up at a rate of 1% per month. Interest will build at a rate equal to the Canadian Federal Treasury Bill rate, plus 2% for Canadian jurisdictions, plus the rate is adjusted every quarter.

Remember you have to complete your IFTA report 4 times a year. The quarterly IFTA deadlines are:

1st Quarter: January 1st – March 31st. Due date: April 30th.

2nd Quarter: April 1st – June 30th. Due date: July 31st.

3rd Quarter: July 1st – September 30th. Due Date: October 31st.

4th Quarter: October 1st – December 31st. Due Date: January 31st.

Note: If the deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday then the deadline is moved to the next business day.

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