In case it still hasn’t hit you, we’ll say it again: July 31st is the 2nd quarter IFTA filing deadline!
It’s important to file your IFTA tax return before the deadline to avoid major penalties. But don’t stress! There’s still a way to file your IFTA tax return in time.
ExpressIFTA handles all of your IFTA reporting needs online.
With amazing features like our free IFTA tax calculator, you can generate your IFTA tax report quickly and use it to file your IFTA tax return.
Here’s everything you need to know in order to file by the IFTA filing deadline.
Hurry! July 31st is the IFTA Filing Deadline!
Do You Need To File IFTA Fuel Tax?
If you operate in two or more jurisdictions, you must have an IFTA sticker and license.
IFTA reporting is necessary because, while state fuel tax would typically cover mileage traveled in a certain state, truckers frequently cross state borders. Therefore, where they purchase fuel isn’t always an accurate depiction of where they’re using it.
You’re required to participate in IFTA reporting if your vehicle has 2 axles and a gross vehicle weight or combined weight over 26,000 pounds, has 2 axles and a registered gross weight over 26,000 pounds or has 3 or more axles regardless of weight.
What Information Do You Need?
To complete your IFTA tax return, you’ll need the following information:
– Total miles traveled per jurisdiction
– Total gallons of fuel consumed per jurisdiction
– Total tax paid/gallons of fuel purchased per jurisdiction
– Current tax rate per jurisdiction
Calculating this information is easy with our free IFTA tax calculator.
All you have to do is select your base jurisdiction, choose the IFTA fuel tax quarter & fuel type, and enter miles traveled/fuel purchased for each state.
We’ll do the rest!
How to Complete Your IFTA Tax Return
ExpressIFTA makes generating your IFTA tax report before the IFTA deadline simple. Plus, with our free IFTA tax calculator, you’ll get all of your IFTA filing totals with 100% accuracy.
We’ll generate an easy-to-read quarterly IFTA tax report containing everything you need to complete your return before the IFTA deadline. Print, download, or email your information at any time!
Use our IFTA tax tools to help make your IFTA filing process simpler and quicker with ExpressIFTA, so that you can meet the IFTA deadline.
Last week, the FMCSA temporarily suspended HOS rules for truckers hauling essential supplies and providing direct assistance to relief efforts for the Coronavirus.
Now, as more and more people are working from home in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, many government offices like the DMV are shutting down.
So many states have no way of verifying or keeping track of trucking registration like IFTA and IRP and truckers have no way of renewing their licenses.
To ease this tension in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, many states are waiving or suspending some or all of the registration requirements for IFTA and IRP.
This does not mean that all regulations are null and void, however. Most states have also asked that you carry a copy of a waiver (most of which are linked below) with you while you travel in their borders.
*It is your responsibility to read the full explanation provided by state governments before you attempt any travel.*
Below is a full breakdown of every exemption, extension, and suspension we could find.
IRP registrants with fleets expiring in March are extended until May 15, 2020.
90-day IFTA extension can be applied for by completing a waiver if you or a relative you are caring for is sick with COVID-19. Waiver available at: CDTFA.ca.gov
IRP registration enforcement suspended until April, 18.
90-day IFTA extension can be applied for by completing a waiver if you or a relative you are caring for is sick with COVID-19. Waiver available at: Colorado.gov/tax.
IRP registration deadlines are delayed in Iowa for all commercial vehicles until April 16, 2020.
IRP and IFTA requirements for any commercial vehicles traveling through the state of Iowa to provide direct COVID-19 assistance are waived until April 30, 2020.
IRP trip permit requirements for trucks traveling through Kansas have been suspended for trucks operating in association with disaster assistance until further notice.
Registration requirements for Kansas IRP vehicles providing disaster relief is extended until May 15, 2020.
IRP and IFTA registrations expiring March through May 2020 are extended until May 31, 2020. Temporary IRP and IFTA requirements are waived for vehicles traveling through New Jersey for relief efforts.
IRP registration enforcement suspended for expiration dates on after March 20, 2020. IRP and IFTA enforcement also suspended for trucks traveling through the state as a part of emergency relief.
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.
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.
