IFTA License and Decals
A single license to report fuel tax for every state you operate in, instead of a separate permit for each one.
- Documents
- 4 required
- Family
- Transport permits
- We work in
- English and Spanish
IFTAWhat it is
IFTA (the International Fuel Tax Agreement) is the agreement among U.S. states and Canadian provinces that consolidates fuel tax reporting. Instead of settling with each jurisdiction separately, your company files one quarterly return with its base state, which then distributes the tax owed to each state.
The license comes with a pair of decals for each vehicle, displayed on both sides of the cab. Decals are renewed annually, and you must keep mileage and fuel records by state, because those records support your returns in an audit.
What our service includes
- IFTA license application with your base state
- Decal orders for every vehicle in your fleet
- Annual license and decal renewal
- Preparation and filing of quarterly returns
- Mileage and fuel reconciliation by jurisdiction
- Zero returns for quarters with no operation
- Record organization to support you in an audit
- IFTA account closure when you cease operations
You need it if
- You operate a two-axle vehicle over 26,000 lbs
- Your vehicle has three or more axles, regardless of weight
- You cross state lines or travel into Canada
- Your company is based in Florida and operates out of state
What we do
- 1We verify that the filing applies to you before any charge.
- 2We send you the exact document list, with no surprises.
- 3We prepare and submit the file to the agency.
- 4We track its status and notify you as soon as there is a response.
Required documents
- USDOT number and company information
- Vehicle list with VINs
- Mileage records by state
- Fuel purchase receipts
How long it takes
The application is processed promptly. Decals are mailed by the state.
If this filing does not apply to you, we will tell you.
Frequently asked questions
When are returns due?
Every quarter, by a fixed deadline. Late filing results in penalties and interest, even when the return shows a credit.
What happens if I do not keep mileage records?
In an audit, without records the state estimates your figures and you pay the difference. Complete records are your best protection.
Are decals valid for the whole year?
They are issued by calendar year. A grace period early in the year allows you to run with the previous year’s decals while the new ones arrive.
What if I did not operate during a quarter?
You must still file a zero return. Failing to file is what triggers the penalty.
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IRPApportioned Plates
Interstate plates issued under the International Registration Plan (IRP). One registration lets you operate in multiple states, with fees based on the miles you run in each.
FUELFuel Taxes
Your quarterly fuel tax return, calculated and filed on time, with figures reconciled in case of an audit.
PERMITSTrucking Permits
State, trip and fuel permits so your truck operates legally in every state on its route, in addition to IRP and IFTA.