IFTA guides
Long-form guides for the parts of IFTA that bite.
Six topics, written for owner-operators and small fleets, with the kind of practical detail you need to actually file.
01
Getting started with IFTA
Licensing, registration, decals, and what new carriers actually need to do in their first quarter.
Basics
10 min
02
How to calculate IFTA taxes
The formula, in plain language. MPG, taxable gallons, tax-paid gallons, net owed or credit.
Basics
8 min
03
IFTA filing deadlines
The four quarterly deadlines and what happens if you miss one. Including holiday and weekend rules.
Compliance
5 min
04
Penalties and interest
What late filing, underpayment, or non-compliance actually costs. Audit triggers included.
Compliance
6 min
05
Record-keeping requirements
Which records to keep, how long to keep them, and how to organize them so an audit takes a day, not a week.
Basics
7 min
06
IFTA for fleet managers
Strategies for staying compliant across multiple vehicles and drivers without losing your weekends.
Advanced
9 min
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