IFTA - International Fuel Tax Agreement

Should I register for IFTA in my state?

IFTA is the International Fuel Tax Agreement signed by the United States and the 10 Canadian Provinces bordering the US to decrease the burden of fuel reporting for
the truckers.
A motor vehicle is considered as a qualified vehicle under the following standards:

  • Traveled in at least two or more IFTA jurisdictions
  • Heavy vehicles with three or more axles or used in combination exceeding 26,000 pounds or
    11,797 kilograms.

Recreational vehicles are not considered as a qualified Motor Vehicle unless used for business purposes.Recreational vehicles are not considered as a qualified Motor Vehicle unless used for
business purposes.

How do I apply for an IFTA license?

Fill the applications completely, typed or printed in ink. Submit the completed application to:

Missouri Department of Transportation
Motor Carrier Services
1320, Creek Trail Drive, PO Box - 893
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0893

You will need one set of decal per qualified vehicle which is
free of cost.

Get your IFTA Quarterly Fuel Tax Report done with ExpressIFTA fast, most secure, and error-free IFTA report with no manual
tax calculations.

What credentials will I receive?

Truckers will receive an IFTA license and a set of decals credentials valid for a year. Each qualified motor vehicle requires a licensed photocopy to be kept safe in the vehicle.

Quarterly Returns

Due Dates:

Find the tax period to report the quarterly tax return shown below. If the tax filing final day falls on a weekend or holiday, then the next business day will be the due date.

Reporting Quarter Reporting Period Due Date
1st January - March April 30
2nd April - June July 31
3rd July - September October 31
4th October - December January 31

Do I file a quarterly fuel tax report if I didn't run during the quarter?

You need to submit a "zero report" to file the quarterly fuel tax return if no fuel used throughout the tax year.

What is the penalty and interest rate for filing a late quarterly
fuel tax report?

A penalty of $50 or 10% of tax due, whichever is greater, and 0.4167% of interest per month will be charged for failing to file a tax return, filing a late tax return, and underpaying taxes due on all delinquent tax dues at
each jurisdiction.

Where can I get more information?

www.modot.org/mcs/IFTA/index.htm

IFTA Rates For 3rd Quarter 2021

State / Province Gasoline Special Diesel Gasohol Propane LNG CNG Ethanol Methanol E-85 M-85 A55 Biodiesel Electricity Hydrogen
MISSOURI (MO) #3 U.S.
Can.
0.1700
0.0555
0.1700
0.0555
0.1700
0.0555
0.1700
0.0555
0.0500
0.0163
0.0500
0.0163
0.1700
0.0555
0.1700
0.0555
0.1700
0.0555
0.1700
0.0555