Everything you need to know about the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), how it works, and why it matters for your trucking business.

Learn the formula for calculating your IFTA fuel tax, how to handle surcharges, and how to ensure your quarterly reports are accurate.

Avoid audits and penalties by steering clear of these common IFTA reporting errors. Tips for better record-keeping and compliance.

Don't get caught off guard. A complete guide to 2025 IFTA filing deadlines, late penalties, and how to avoid jeopardy assessments.

Tax rates aren't static. Learn about quarterly fluctuations, split rates in states like Illinois, and hidden surcharges that can lead to underpayment.

Auditors are looking for specific patterns. Learn about the "MPG Gap," gap miles, and why odometer consistency is your best defense.

Understand the strict rules of Personal Conveyance (PC) to avoid log falsification. Covers empty trailers, safe havens, and cross-border differences.

Stop leaving money on the table. Learn about toll road exemptions (MA Turnpike, NY Thruway) and off-highway operations that can lower your IFTA bill.

Confused by the alphabet soup? We break down the critical differences between fuel tax (IFTA) and registration (IRP) and why your mileage records must match both.

Truck parked for a month? You still need to file. Learn why the "No Ops" return is mandatory and how to avoid license revocation.

The dog ate your fuel receipts? Here is what to do. We cover the strict 4-year retention rule and why credit card statements aren't enough.

Renting a replacement truck? Don't accidentally commit tax evasion. Learn the 30-day rule and how to handle fuel tax for short-term leases.

A walkthrough of the Texas Comptroller Webfile system. Learn how to navigate the glitches, enter your data, and pay via TEXNET.

A comparative analysis of the top IFTA tools. We review Rigbooks, Motive, TruckLogics, and explain why FastIFTA is the best lightweight alternative.

Stuck in a dead zone? Learn why cloud-first apps fail when you lose signal and how offline-first tools prevent data loss.

Manual entry is slow and error-prone. See how AI Optical Character Recognition (OCR) extracts data from your fuel receipts in seconds.

Is "set and forget" GPS tracking actually risky? We compare manual logging vs. automated GPS and why a hybrid approach might be your best defense.

Why do I owe money if I paid tax at the pump? We demystify the "Net Due" calculation, fuel tax credits, and the impact of strategic fueling.

Stop leaving money on the table. From Per Diem rates to software subscriptions, here is how to legally lower your tax bill.

Is your trucking software stuck in 2010? We compare Rigbooks vs. FastIFTA and show why modern owner-operators are making the switch.

Base rate + Surcharge + Carbon Tax = Confusion. Learn why manual tax tables often lead to underpayment and how composite rates work.

Is IFTA software worth the cost? We break down the numbers. See how a $500 fine compares to a monthly subscription.

Driving a pre-2000 truck? You might be exempt from ELDs, but you are NOT exempt from IFTA. Here is how to handle taxes without a computer in your engine.