What Is IFTA? The International Fuel Tax Agreement Explained
What IFTA is, which carriers must have an IFTA license, how the fuel tax compact works across states, and what happens without it.
These guides cover the two key interstate compliance programs that every over-the-road carrier must manage: the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) for quarterly fuel tax reporting, and the International Registration Plan (IRP) for apportioned vehicle registration. Together they determine how fuel taxes are distributed across jurisdictions and how your truck is legally registered to operate in all member states.
What IFTA is, which carriers must have an IFTA license, how the fuel tax compact works across states, and what happens without it.
Checklist for completing the quarterly IFTA return: deadlines, required records, and how to calculate tax owed or refund due.
What mileage and fuel records IFTA licensees must keep, how long to retain them, and what an IFTA audit looks for.
What IRP is, which vehicles need apportioned plates, and how fees are calculated across member jurisdictions.
How to determine the correct base state for IRP registration and why the base state matters for fees, audits, and compliance.
Combined IFTA and IRP compliance checklist for CDL owner-operators operating under their own DOT authority in interstate commerce.