Comptroller of Maryland. Serving the People. Peter Franchot, Comptroller
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IFTA Compliance Manual

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Definitions

Chapter 3: IFTA Credentials

A. IFTA License Application Procedures
B. Annual License Fee
C. Account Identification
D. Bonding
E. IFTA License
F. IFTA Decals
G. Displaying IFTA Credentials (grace periods)

Chapter 4: Annual Renewal Procedures

Chapter 5: Reporting Requirements

A. Quarterly Tax Returns
B. IFTA E-file Process
C. Revocations, Penalty and Interest Provisions
D. All Intrastate Maryland Miles or NO Carrier Miles
E. Measurement Conversion Table
F. Tax Exempt Miles
G. Signature

Chapter 6: Refunds - Credits

Chapter 7: Assessments for Failure to Report

Chapter 8: Lease Agreements

A. Lease Term of Less than 30 Days (short-term lease) 
B. Lease Term of More than 30 Days or More (long-term lease)
Chapter 9:License Cancellation, Revocation and Reinstatement 
A. License Cancellation
B. License Revocation
C. License Reinstatement

Chapter 10: Record Keeping Requirements

A. Mileage Records
B. Fuel Receipts
C. Bulk Fuel Storage
D. Record Retention
E. Penalty for Failure to Maintain Records
F. Location of Records
Chapter 11: Audits 
A. Audit Selection
B. Notification of Audit Date
C. Audit Conferences
D. Audit Results
Chapter 12: Tax Assessment Appeal Procedures 
A. Tax Assessment
B. Application for Revision or Refund
C. Correction of Erroneous Assessment
D. Appeal to Maryland Tax Court 

Chapter 13: International Registration Plan (IRP)

Chapter 14: US Department of Transportation Number (USDOT)

Chapter 15: Member Jurisdiction Information

A. Maryland IFTA Taxpayer Assistance
  • Comptroller's Web Site/Internet Access
  • Inquiries, Application and Decal
  • Comptroller of Maryland Taxpayer Service Office
  • IFTA Field Audit Office
  • IFTA Tax Assessments
B. Member Jurisdiction Information Chart

Chapter 16: Sample Forms

 

 



 
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Motor Fuel Tax
Tax Information
IFTA Resources
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