Practical guides to help you file IFTA accurately, avoid penalties, and save time on quarterly reporting.
A one-truck operation files IFTA identically to a 500-truck fleet: record fuel purchases by state, calculate fleet MPG, apply state tax rates to taxable gallons, and file quarterly.
You can calculate and file IFTA taxes correctly using nothing but a spreadsheet, the official rate matrix, and 15 minutes per quarter.
Complete 2026 IFTA fuel tax rate table for diesel, gasoline, and surcharges in all 48 US states and 10 Canadian provinces. Updated for Q2 2026.
Filing IFTA for the first time? This step-by-step guide walks you through registration, record-keeping, calculating your tax, and submitting your quarterly return.
IFTA audits examine 4 quarters of records and can result in thousands in penalties. Here's exactly what auditors check and how to prepare before they arrive.
All four IFTA quarterly filing deadlines for 2026, what happens if you miss one, extension options, and tips for staying on track every quarter.
Missing your IFTA deadline doesn't just mean a fine — it can mean losing your IFTA license. Here's what each state charges for late or missed filings.
IFTA compliance goes beyond quarterly filing. Missing any requirement — from record retention to decal display — can result in penalties and license revocation. Here's the complete checklist.
Fleet fuel cards automatically capture gallons, location, and price at every fill-up. Here's how they eliminate manual fuel receipt tracking for IFTA.
Most IFTA software is built for large carriers. Here's what small fleets (2-15 trucks) actually need, what to skip, and how much to budget.
Manual IFTA reporting costs carriers 8-12 hours per quarter. GPS tracking, digital fuel logging, and automated reports cut that to under 90 minutes. Here's the full breakdown.
Not all IFTA software is worth the subscription. Here are the 7 features that separate tools that save you time from tools that create more work.
IFTA audits follow a predictable process. Here's the full lifecycle from notification letter to final resolution — including what the auditor reviews, your rights, and how to respond.
Buying fuel in high-tax states generates bigger IFTA credits. Here are the highest and lowest tax rate states and practical fueling strategies for common routes.
IFTA requires 4 years of trip records and fuel receipts with specific data fields. Here's the complete checklist of what to keep, what format to use, and the penalties for gaps.
Disagree with an IFTA audit assessment? You have the right to appeal. Here's the process, deadlines, what evidence to gather, and how hearings work.
IFTA isn't an extra tax — it redistributes the fuel tax you already pay at the pump. Here's how the two systems work together and who needs an IFTA license.
Every gallon you buy includes state fuel tax. When your credits exceed your miles-based liability, you're owed a refund. Here's how credits work, how to maximize them, and how to get your money back.
Missing IFTA deadlines triggers an escalation from late fees to license revocation to roadside enforcement. Here's the full timeline and how to catch up if you're behind.
Fuel tax rates vary by $0.40+ per gallon across states. Buying fuel in high-tax states builds bigger IFTA credits. Here's the state-by-state breakdown and fueling strategies for common routes.
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