Introduction
Fuel tax compliance can be a nightmare for trucking companies, but there’s no need for it to be. At Expert Trucking Solutions (ETS), we are experts at simplifying the hassle of International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) tax filing easy, precise and headache-free. Your fleet travels through multiple jurisdictions and you want to maintain maximum compliance with minimum disruption.”.
What is IFTA Tax Filing & Why It Matters
With IFTA, licensed motor carriers operating vehicles which travel through more than one member jurisdiction are required to report mileage and fuel consumed, distributing taxes on a distance traveled versus gallons used per state or province. Not filing or incorrect filing puts your company at risk of audits, fines and back taxes. At ETS, we understand that IFTA is more than just another form—it’s a regulatory requirement that affects your bottom line and operational effectiveness.
How ETS Processes Your IFTA Tax Return
At Expert Trucking Solutions, our process for IFTA tax return is thorough:
- Data Collection – We gather your fleet mileage logs, fuel tickets and jurisdictional travel split. ETS has worked with carriers of all types and knows what records each jurisdiction needs.
- Allocation & Calculation – We apportion miles and fuel use by state, compute your tax liability (or refundable credits) and fill out the necessary IFTA return forms.
- Submissions & Follow-up – We submit the return for you and follow up for confirmation of receipt, so you don’t have to worry if anything is missing or rejected.
- Audit Support – If a jurisdiction requires backup or initiates an audit, ETS has your back—delivering documentation assistance and consultative advice.
- Ongoing Compliance – We stay involved quarter-to-quarter (or year-to-year, where necessary) to get your future filings established correctly and keep you compliant as laws change.
Why ETS is Your Best Choice for IIFTA Tax Filing
- Industry expertise: ETS is committed to trucking compliance—not a tax practice with a generalist approach. We communicate with fleets and fuel.
- Your time-saver: Outsourcing IFTA keeps you free to dispatch, drive and operate—not decode tax regulations.
- Less risk: By letting ETS manage the paperwork and jurisdictional filings, you greatly reduce the likelihood of errors, late filings or missing ones.
- Clear process: You get transparent documentation, status reports and support—not secret surprises.
- Scalable service: No matter if you have one truck or many, ETS makes the IFTA filing process scalable to your situation.
Conclusion
Make ETS your go-to partner in IFTA tax compliance. With our trucking industry expertise, efficient process and guarantee of accuracy, you can let us handle the fuel tax filings—while you keep your wheels turning. Contact Expert Trucking Solutions today and make your IFTA requirements a breeze.
FAQs
1. What types of vehicles must file IFTA?
Generally, vehicles that haul goods or people across state/provincial boundaries, where the vehicle has two axles and more than 26,000 lbs gross vehicle weight (or three or more axles, no matter the weight). Certain thresholds vary in your state/province.
2. How frequently must I file an IFTA return?
Most authorities need quarterly reports (e.g., Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun, Jul–Sep, Oct–Dec). Some carriers of smaller size may be eligible for annual reports; ETS will determine your status and book it for you accordingly.
3. What kind of records must I maintain for IFTA?
You will require mileage logs (by state), receipts for fuel purchases, and documentation of exempt/fuel-tax-paid miles. ETS helps you set up and retain these records to satisfy audit needs.
4. What if I file late or make mistakes?
Late filing and errors may result in penalties, interest, audits and back tax obligations. With ETS taking care of your filings, we reduce the likelihood of non-compliance and assist you in case a jurisdiction contests your filing.