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Common IFTA Mistakes Truck Drivers Make
The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) will present a challenge for every motor carrier and independent owner-operator four times each year. Figuring out how much fuel was used per state, comparing this against fuel purchased, and completing tax returns on time is no easy task. With too little time to do it all, mistakes can…
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What Records Should I Keep for IFTA?
Understanding the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) requires first of all impeccable record keeping. For you who may be either fleet managers, owner operators or motor carriers, the idea of collecting your receipts and trip sheets at the end of every quarter is very costly in terms of audits. Knowing what documents you need to…
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How Often Do I Need to File IFTA?
If you have a commercial motor vehicle that transports goods or people across state or even international borders, complying with fuel taxes becomes crucial for the smooth running of your operations. One common question raised by owner operators and managers of fleets who are new to interstate business is: How often should I file my…
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What Is IFTA and Who Needs It?
Being the owner of a commercial fleet traveling between states or provinces involves dealing with a large number of paperwork issues related to regulations. For those who own fleets that travel between different states and operate commercially, dealing with fuel tax issues in several jurisdictions is a top priority task. Now, here’s where the International…
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Form 2290 Compliance Questions Every Truck Driver Asks
Having your commercial vehicle operating legally while traveling between states involves far more than just changing gears. Navigating the federal highway tax regulations is one of the fundamental elements of the business for both independent owner-operators and fleet managers. And at the very heart of all this lies IRS Form 2290 and the Heavy Vehicle…
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How Does Form 2290 Affect IRP Registration?
In order to comply with interstate laws and regulations when operating a commercial vehicle, there must be a balance between various compliance systems. The two most important acronyms that control your ability to comply are Form 2290 and IRP Registration. Although they are regulated by totally independent bodies, namely, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and…
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What Happens If I Miss the Form 2290 Deadline?
Keeping up with the Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) is an essential element for owners of commercial trucks and fleet operators. As the owner of a commercial motor vehicle with taxable gross weight equal to or greater than 55,000 pounds that operates on public roads, you must file your tax with the IRS on Form…
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Can I Drive Without a Stamped Schedule 1?
It is crucial for owner-operators and fleet managers to get their trucks on the road. But there’s more to being ready for the journey ahead than simply filling up the fuel tanks and possessing a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Absolute paper compliance is essential. The frequent inquiry made by those in the trucking world is…