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FAQ: IFTA

What is IFTA?

The International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) is an agreement among states and Canadian provinces to simplify reporting fuel used by interstate/interjurisdictional motor carriers. Valid IFTA credentials (decals) issued by any member jurisdiction will be honored by all member jurisdictions.
 
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  IFTA Frequently Asked Questions
1 - What is IFTA?
2 - What vehicles need to display IFTA decals?
3 - Will I need IFTA registration and decals if I only travel in Maryland?
4 - What if I suddenly need to go out of state and don't have an IFTA decal?
5 - How much do the decals cost?
6 - Can I get IFTA decals without a US DOT number?
7 - Do I have to have my own US DOT number?
8 - What is an IRP account number and will I need one before I can get my IFTA decals?
9 - Will I have to file any reports for IFTA?
10 - What if I don't travel out of Maryland for a whole quarter, do I still have to file a report?
11 - What if I don't travel at all for an entire quarter, do I still have to file a report?
12 - Will I need to keep any records?
13 - Can I get additional decals?
14 - What if I can't wait for them to come in the mail?
15 - What name and federal identification number should I use on my IFTA license application?
16 - If I change from an individual to a corporation, partnership or limited liability company, etc. with a new EIN, can I use the same decals?
17 - How do I cancel my IFTA license if I don't need it any longer?
 
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