Obtaining an IFTA License
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) licenses are used to report fuel usage on vehicles operating in several jurisdictions. Vehicles that have a gross weight of 62,000 pounds and vehicles that have 3 axles are subject to IFTA licensing. When submitting an IFTA application, you will need a USDOT number, business name, mailing address and federal business number. SaferCDL provides automatic IFTA reporting to track fuel purchased, distance traveled, and routes taken.
Heavy Vehicle Tax Form 2290
Vehicles with gross weights of 55,000 pounds or more are required to pay a heavy vehicle use tax (HVUT). E-filing is the fastest and most secure method of submitting form 2290 to the IRS. When you submit a 2290 form, you must provide the following:
- Employer identification number (EIN)
- Vehicle identification number (VIN) for each registered vehicle
- The taxable gross weight of each vehicle
International Registration Plan for Commercial Trucking
International Registration Plan (IRP) tracks the mileage driven by commercial motor vehicles in each state and ensures that the owner pays the proper tax for each jurisdiction. Similar to an IFTA license, vehicles with gross weights 26,000 pounds or greater and three-axled vehicles are required to register an IRP. When applying for an International Registration Plan, you will need to obtain a USDOT number, FMCSA authorization and an IFTA permit. IRP decals must be placed on the lower right corner of the vehicle and trailer license plate.
Weight Distance Permit Application
Kentucky, Oregon, New Mexico and New York impose a state-specific weight distance tax on top of the heavy vehicle use tax and IRP. Safer CDL will assist you in obtaining the permits you need when transporting goods in these states. Kentucky imposes an additional tax on vehicles over 59,999 pounds. Oregon is more restrictive and imposes the mileage tax against any vehicle with a combined weight of over 26,000 pounds. The taxation rate is determined based on the vehicle’s weight and the distance traveled within the state. New Mexico also imposes its weight restriction at 26,000 pounds. Unlike Oregon, the vehicle taxes are calculated by multiplying the miles traveled within state boundaries by the tax rate. New Mexico weight taxes are paid quarterly. Vehicles with gross weights of over 18000, pounds are required to have a HUT certificate in New York State. The taxation rate is determined by the weight of the vehicle and the chosen method of reporting the tax.