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IFTA Filing Checklist for Owner-Operators
IFTA is filed quarterly and depends on accurate mile and fuel records by jurisdiction. Keep these organized all quarter, not at the deadline.
Records you need
- Total miles by state/jurisdiction
- Fuel gallons purchased by state with receipts
- Trip records tying miles to loads
- Your IFTA license and decal info
Quarterly steps
- Total your miles per jurisdiction
- Total gallons purchased per jurisdiction
- Calculate net tax due or credit
- File and pay by the quarterly deadline
Trip sheets make IFTA simple. Confirm current rates and deadlines with your base jurisdiction.
Frequently asked questions
- What do I need to file IFTA?
- Miles by jurisdiction, fuel gallons by jurisdiction with receipts, and your trip records. Trip sheets kept all quarter make filing straightforward.
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