Simplify your quarterly IFTA filings with our plain-English guide and ready-to-use mileage and fuel tracking spreadsheet. No more guessing.
IFTA filing is one of the most confusing requirements for new owner-operators. Every quarter, you need to report how many miles you drove in each state and how much fuel you purchased — then calculate the tax difference owed or refunded for each jurisdiction. Get it wrong and you face penalties, interest, and potential loss of your IFTA license. Our guide explains the entire process in plain English with zero accounting jargon. The included spreadsheet does the heavy lifting — just enter your miles and fuel purchases, and the formulas calculate what you owe (or what's owed to you) for each state. Whether you're filing your first quarterly return or you've been doing it wrong for years, this guide will save you time, money, and stress.
Log miles and fuel purchases by state
No accounting jargon — just clear steps
Never miss a filing and avoid penalties
Spreadsheet computes tax owed per state
Records that hold up to IFTA audits
Start tracking this quarter
Q1 (Jan-Mar) due April 30, Q2 (Apr-Jun) due July 31, Q3 (Jul-Sep) due October 31, Q4 (Oct-Dec) due January 31. Late filings incur penalties and interest.
If you only operate within a single state, you may not need IFTA. However, if your truck crosses even one state line for commercial purposes, you're required to register and file IFTA returns.
Late filings result in a $50 penalty per state plus interest on any taxes owed. Repeated late filings can result in revocation of your IFTA license, which means you can't legally cross state lines.
Yes. The spreadsheet is compatible with both Excel and Google Sheets with all formulas intact.