If you are a trucking company operating out of Illinois, USA, you may need to register for an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license in the state.
Illinois IFTA How-to Guide
Everything you need to know from application, filing, and renewal of your Illinois IFTA
Not based here? Click here to obtain a general guide on how to calculate your IFTA miles & fuel tax.
If you were wondering whether or not you're exempt, know that you must register and file for IFTA if you have:
- A vehicle with three or more axles
- A vehicle that exceeds 11,767 kg or 26,000 lbs
Table of Contents
- How to register for an IFTA license in Illinois
- Illinois IFTA License Costs, Fees, and Penalties
- Illinois IFTA License Renewal
- How to File Illinois IFTA
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How to register for an IFTA license in Illinois
Illinois is your base jurisdiction for IFTA licensing and reporting if you:
- have qualified motor vehicles registered in Illinois that travel on Illinois highways
- have an established place of business in Illinois from which motor carrier operations are performed
- maintain operational control and records for qualified motor vehicles in Illinois or can make those records available in Illinois.
You can register an application for Illinois Fuel Tax License using Illinois MyTax online: https://mytax.illinois.gov/_/
Illinois IFTA License Costs, Fees, and Penalties
Cost & Fees
There is no annual fee for IFTA registration per company.
However, there is a $3.75 per-set charge for annual IFTA decals. You will need one set for each qualified motor vehicle you operate in IFTA jurisdictions.
Penalties
Failure to file and/or pay your quarterly return by the due date will result in penalties, interest, and a notice of proposed revocation will be issued.
A penalty of $50.00 or ten percent of the net tax liability, whichever is greater, will be assessed on late-filed returns, failure to file, or for underpayment of tax due.
Illinois IFTA License Renewal
A renewal application must be completed annually. Your IFTA license and decals will expire on December 31, and you should submit your IFTA license renewal application before November 30th to avoid delays or penalties.
You will have until March 1 of each year to carry a current IFTA license and display the current year's decals on your vehicles, provided you have applied on time to renew your IFTA license and your account is in good standing.
Renewal applications can be completed electronically using Illinois MyTax online: https://mytax.illinois.gov/_/
Important Links & Info
- Application for Illinois Fuel Tax License: https://mytax.illinois.gov/_/
- Online Illinois Filing for IFTA: https://mytax.illinois.gov/_/
- Illinois Tax Rates for IFTA quarters: https://www.iftach.org/taxmatrix4/
- Illinois IFTA Tax Phone #: 1-800-732-8866
- Illinois IFTA Tax Email: REV.TA-BIT-WIT@illinois.gov
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How to File Illinois IFTA
Under IFTA, you are required to file quarterly motor fuel tax reports with your base jurisdiction.
The schedule is as follows:
- January to March: Due April 30
- April to June: Due July 31
- July to September: Due October 31
- October to December: Due January 31
You can file IFTA quarterly tax reports using Illinois MyTax online: https://mytax.illinois.gov/_/
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