IFTA Mileage Calculation and What Fleet Operators Need to Know
IFTA: What is it? The contiguous United States and most Canadian provinces have a fuel tax agreement called the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). It streamlines and centralizes fuel tax reporting, making it simpler for jurisdictions and fleet owners alike. Truckers must, however, submit IFTA taxes and reports on a quarterly basis to comply with IFTA Mileage Calculator rules . And a significant portion of that process—the least enjoyable, to boot—involves reporting on the number of miles driven and the amount of fuel consumed in each state. What do owner-operators and fleet operators need to know about IFTA Mileage Calculator? The owner of a commercial vehicle must submit an application for registration with the IFTA in order to be able to legally transport people or goods across inter-jurisdictional regions. Your base jurisdiction is where the registration procedure takes place. This is where the car is registered and where the business is run; it's also