IFTA - International Fuel Tax Agreement

Should I register for IFTA in my state?

The United States and the 10 Canada Provinces bordering the US signed the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) to lessen the fuel reporting process for the trucker who operate on two or more IFTA jurisdictions.

A motor vehicle is considered as a qualified vehicle under the following standards:

  • 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 qualified Motor Vehicle unless they are used for business purposes.

To apply

Fill and complete the applications either typed or printed in ink. Submit the completed form to.

New Mexico Commercial Vehicles Bureau
P.O. Box 5188
Santa Fe, NM 87502-5188

You will need a set of decal per qualified vehicle, and the decal
costs $3.50.

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What credentials will I receive?

Truckers will receive an IFTA license and a set of decals with one-year validity. Each qualified motor vehicle requires a licensed photocopy to be kept safe in the vehicle.

Quarterly Returns

Due Dates

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

Tax Return Reporting Quarters Due Date
January - March April 30
April - June July 31
July - September October 31
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.

Renewals

Renewals are mailed out mid to late September and can be returned by mail or online.

Where can I get more information?Where can I get more information?

http://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/fuels-tax.aspx

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
NEW MEXICO (NM) U.S.
Can.
0.2100
0.0687