Deadline Today For 3rd Quarter IFTA, Use Tax & Form 2290 Returns

The deadline to file 3rd Quarter  IFTA, KYU, NY HUT, and New Mexico Weight Distance returns is today!! You must file a return even if you did not run during the quarter. You would just file a “zero” report.

Failure to file a return, filing a late return, or failure to remit any or all tax due will result in a penalty of $50.00 or 10% of the net tax due to all member jurisdictions, whichever is greater.  Interest is computed on all delinquent taxes dues each jurisdiction at a rate of 1% per month.  Even if you have a net refund, interest still applies to each jurisdiction for any underpayment of fuels use tax to that jurisdiction and is calculated beginning the day after the due date of the return for each month, or fraction of a month, until paid. So the longer you are late, the more you will owe.

It is also the last day to file your Form 2290, if you first placed your vehicle on the road anytime during the month of September.

A Vehicle is considered to be a taxable vehicle if it was operating on public roads between the tax periods of July through June. A vehicle is also considered to be taxable if it has a taxable gross weight of at least 55,000 pounds and travels at least 5,000 miles during the tax period (7,500 miles if used for agriculture).

The deadline for 3rd quarter IFTA and Use Tax & Form 2290 returns is today, October 31st, so if you have not yet filed your return(s), you will want to file now to avoid penalties and interest.  At Truck Services of North America, we make it simple by preparing and filing your quarterly returns for you. TSNA takes the paperwork out of your way.  Check out all our services at TSNAmerica.com and fill out the Service Request Form, email us at support@TSNAmerica.com or call 803.386.0320.

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Tomorrow is the Deadline For 3rd Quarter Returns & Form 2290

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, 2013 is the deadline for 3rd Quarter IFTA, KYU, NY HUT, and New Mexico Weight Distance returns as well as Form 2290 for Heavy Vehicle Use Taxes on vehicles first placed on public highways during the month of September.  

On the road and unable to file your Form 2290 on your own?  No problem, just give us a call and we’ll take care of it for you.  We take all your information over the phone and submit it to the IRS on your behalf!  All we need is your information and a signed Form 8453, giving us the authorization to file for you.  We can fax you the form, you sign it a fax it back and we take care of the rest. We can even send your employer proof that you filed your Form 2290 for you.  So don’t risk IRS penalties by missing tomorrow’s deadline.

As a premier processing agency, Truck Services of North America can assist with your IFTA,  NY HUT, KYU, New Mexico Taxes and Form 2290. TSNA takes the paperwork out of you.  Check out all our services at TSNAmerica.com and fill out the Service Request Form, email us at support@TSNAmerica.com or call 803.386.0320.

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Oregon Weight-Mile Tax Due For Monthly Filers

First year Oregon Weight-Mile filers are required to file their return on a monthly basis. The deadline to file your September return is this Thursday, October 31st.

For motor carriers operating commercial vehicles on Oregon public highways, with a gross weight in excess of 26,000 lbs, they are required by the Oregon Department of Transportation to have a Weight Receipts and Tax Identifier, or Receipt. The Oregon Motor Carrier Transportation Division issues these credentials and you are required to file a tax return regardless if you owe any tax or not.

You must cancel your Weight Receipt if you will no longer be operating in Oregon.  

You must report mileage tax on a monthly basis during your first year, after which you may request to pay on a quarterly basis.  While paying on a monthly basis, the report and payment must be postmarked by the postal service by the last day of the month following the reporting period.  For example, your August report must be postmarked no later than September 30th.

If you are reporting on a quarterly basis, your 3rd quarter return for July-September will be due November 30th.  The quarterly due dates are as follows:

January – March	May 31
April – June	August 31
July – September	November 30
October – December	February 28

As a premier processing agency, Truck Services of North America can obtain and file your Weight-Mile Tax  taxes for you.  TSNA takes the paperwork out of your way. Check out all our services at TSNAmerica.com and fill out the Service Request Form, email us at support@TSNAmerica.com or call 803.386.0320.

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Last Minute Quarterly IFTA Filing Tips

A Quarterly IFTA tax return must be filed even if the licensee does not operate or purchase any taxable fuel in an IFTA member jurisdiction during the specific quarter. You will need to separate your mileage and fuel records for each fuel type. If you operate in New York, Kentucky, New Mexico, or Oregon you will also need to file a Weight Distance Tax Return, in each state.

What you need: 

1. Mileage log-whether you use manual trip sheets, GPS, or electronic trip sheets; it is not only necessary to have in order to file your quarterly IFTA, but you will need these if you are ever audited. 
2. Fuel Receipts-you will need to know how many gallons of fuel were purchased in each state.

Options to prepare and file your return: 

1.  Doing it yourself, you can calculate your own return by hand and mail or e-file the return. To find out the current tax rate for each state go to www.iftach.org. 
2. Using a software program that will calculate your return for you, like ExpressIFTA.com, which will reduce the chances of miscalculations. 
3. Using Truck Services of North America and let them take care of preparing and filing the return for you.

Regardless of the method you choose to file your quarterly IFTA tax return, it is crucial to maintain accurate records and file your returns on time to avoid fines and penalties.

As a premier processing agency, Truck Services of North America can file your Quarterly IFTA Taxes for you.  TSNA takes the paperwork out of your way. Check out all our services at TSNAmerica.com and fill out the Service Request Form, email us at support@TSNAmerica.com or call 803.386.0320.

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Zero Report Quarterly Returns Must Be Filed

The 3rd Quarter IFTA, KYU, NY HUT & New Mexico Weight Distance filing period October 31st deadline is less than a week away. Note that a Quarterly Tax Return must be filed even if the licensee does not operate or purchase any taxable fuel in an IFTA member jurisdiction during the specific quarter.  If you hold a license or permit a return must be filed each and every quarter, regardless if you operated or not.  

Failure to to file your return could result in applicable penalties and interest.  When a licensee fails to file a return, files a late return, or fails to remit any or all tax due, the licensee is subject to penalty and interest. The penalty is the greater of $50.00 or .4167% of the net tax due to all member jurisdictions. Interest is computed on all delinquent taxes due each jurisdiction at a rate of .4167% per month. The Department will assess interest for a full month.

If a licensee does not operate or purchase taxable fuel, simply enter “0” when filing the return.  Many states offer electronic IFTA filing, to find out if your state offers IFTA E-Filing, click here.

As a premier processing agency, Truck Services of North America can set up your IFTA, Kentucky Use Tax, New York Highway Use Tax & New Mexico Weight Distance accounts and file your Quarterly Taxes for you by the deadline.  TSNA takes the paperwork out of your way. Check out all our services at TSNAmerica.com and fill out the Service Request Form, email us at support@TSNAmerica.com or call 803.386.0320.

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3rd Quarter IFTA Returns Due In One Week

Reminder that all 3rd Quarter IFTA Returns are due by next Thursday, October 31, 2013.  The International Fuel Tax Agreement (or IFTA) is an agreement between the lower 48 states of the United States and the Canadian provinces (except Northwestern Territories, Nunavut and Yukon), to simplify the reporting of fuel use by motor carriers that operate in more than one jurisdiction. This simplifies the process of reporting quarterly fuel tax returns.

This tax is required for motor vehicles used, designed, or maintained for transportation of persons or property and:

• Having two axles and a gross vehicle weight rating or registered gross vehicle weight in excess of 26,000 pounds, and/or 
• Having three or more axles regardless of weight, and/or 
• Is used in combination, when the weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds gross vehicle or registered gross vehicle weight.

Exceptions exist for Recreational Vehicles (such as motor homes, pickup trucks with attached campers, and buses when used exclusively for personal pleasure by an individual). Some states have their own exemptions that may apply to farm vehicles or government vehicles, so check your state for their specific exemptions.

The IFTA license offers several benefits to the interstate/inter-jurisdictional motor carrier. These benefits include one license, one set of decals per vehicle, one quarterly fuel tax report for all vehicles that reflects the net tax or refund due. Tax returns are required even if no operations were conducted or no taxable fuel was used during the reporting period. Returns that are not filed or not paid in full are considered late and will be assessed penalty and interest.

When filing a tax return, a licensee may apply the fuel overpayment generated in one jurisdiction to the taxes owed for another jurisdiction. These advantages result in cost and time savings for the carrier and the member jurisdictions.

Under IFTA, you are able to file one return in your base jurisdiction and that jurisdiction will allocate the money appropriately.  This agreement definitely simplified what used to be a very long and time-consuming process. So don’t delay in filing your 3rd Quarter IFTA return by the October 31st deadline.  

At Truck Services of North America, we make it even simpler by preparing and filing your quarterly returns for you. TSNA takes the paperwork out of your way.  Check out all our services at TSNAmerica.com and fill out the Service Request Form, email us at support@TSNAmerica.com or call 803.386.0320.

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2014 Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)

2014 Unified Carrier Registration is open and the deadline to register is December 31, 2013.  2012 & 2013 UCR are PAST DUE! The 2014 UCR fees remain the same, with no increase.  States are implementing UCR audit procedures that in some states can be in excess of $1000 for your first offense.  You are required to maintain three years proof of UCR registration, so you will want to make sure you are registered for the last 3 years.

The Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) Plan and Agreement are part of a Federally-mandated, State-administered program where states collect fees from motor carriers, motor private carriers, freight forwarders, brokers and leasing companies, based on the number of qualifying commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in their fleets. The revenues generated will be used for enforcement of motor carrier safety programs.

Who is Subject to UCR?  

All motor carriers (for-hire, private and exempt) – as well as brokers, freight forwarders, and leasing companies operating in interstate or international commerce are subject to the new UCR.   Entities based in Canada and Mexico that are involved in interstate or international commerce in the United States are also subject to UCR.

As a premier processing agency, Truck Services of North America can obtain or renew your UCR for you.  TSNA takes the paperwork out of your way. Check out all our services at TSNAmerica.com and fill out the Service Request Form, email us at support@TSNAmerica.com or call 803.386.0320.

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3rd Quarter New Mexico Weight Distance Tax Return Deadline

For motor carriers operating commercial vehicles on New Mexico public highways, with a gross weight in excess of 26,000 lbs, they are required to have a Weight Distance Tax Permit for each vehicle.

You must file the weight-distance tax (WDT) on quarterly basis.  You are required to file a tax return regardless if you owe any tax or not. New Mexico weight-distance tax returns are filed through MVD online services or TSNA can file it for you.  The 2013 3rd Quarter Weight Distance Tax Return is due October 31, 2013.

The quarterly due dates are as follows:

January – March	April 30
April – June	July 31
July – September	October 31
October – December	January 31

As a premier processing agency, Truck Services of North America can obtain and file your Weight Distance Tax for you.  TSNA takes the paperwork out of your way. Check out all our services at TSNAmerica.com and fill out the Service Request Form, email us at support@TSNAmerica.com or call 803.386.0320.

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