IFTA and IRP Quarterly Filing

The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is a program that makes it easier for truck drivers to report and pay fuel taxes when they drive through different states or provinces. Instead of filling out separate reports for each place, drivers can fill out just one form every three months, and the taxes are shared among the places where they used fuel.

The International Registration Plan (IRP) lets commercial trucks register in one state or province while still paying fees based on how far they drive in other areas. This makes the registration process easier and ensures that each place gets its share of the fees.

Truck drivers and companies operating commercial vehicles that travel in multiple states or provinces, with vehicles weighing more than 26,000lbs are required to file for both IFTA and IRP.

Basic information required by the IFTA application includes:
• USDOT number
• Registered business name
• Mailing address
• Federal business number

At the end of each fiscal quarter, the license holder files a fuel tax report showing miles driven and fuel bought in each participating state or province. Supporting documents include:
• Vehicle mileage record
• Distance records
• Fuel records
• Tax-paid retail fuel purchase receipts