Do I need to register for IFTA
in Oregon?
The state of Oregon considers an IFTA qualified motor vehicle as one that is designed, used, or maintained for the transportation of persons or property that have:
- Two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds or 11,797 kilograms; or
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Having three or more axles regardless of weight; or used in combination, when the weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds, or 11,797 kilograms gross vehicle or registered gross
vehicle weight.
The state of Oregon does not include recreational vehicles in the IFTA tax unless they are used in conjunction with any business endeavor. Recreational vehicles include motor homes, pickup trucks with attached campers and buses when used exclusively for personal pleasure by
an individual.
How do I apply for an IFTA license
in Oregon?
To obtain an IFTA license, an applicant must fully complete the Oregon Application for IRP and/or IFTA – Schedule A
(Form 735-9908).
What fees does Oregon associate
with IFTA?
Oregon's fees depends on the number of vehicles and starts at $280 for 1 vehicle. This is
annual fee.
What IFTA credentials Oregon give me?
Oregon will provide you with one IFTA license and a set of decals. A photocopy of the original license must be maintained in the cab of each one of your qualified motor vehicles. The original license should be kept at your business address in a safe place. Your Oklahoma IFTA license is valid for the calendar year January 1 through December 31.
Do I file a quarterly fuel tax report if I didn't run during
the quarter?
Yes, the state of Oregon still requires you to submit a "zero" report even if no fuel or IFTA mileage was traveled in
that quarter.
What is the penalty and interest rate for filing a late quarterly fuel tax report
in Oregon?
Oregon charges a late penalty of $50 or 10% of the net tax due, whichever is greater. Interest is computed on overdue taxes in each jurisdiction at a rate of .4167% per month. Even if you are due a net refund, interest still applies to each jurisdiction for any underpayment of fuels use tax to that jurisdiction. This interest is calculated from the day after the IFTA quarterly due date for each month, or fraction of a month, until paid.
How do I obtain an IFTA return
for Oregon?
You can easily generate and print your IFTA return online at ExpressIFTA, or file online at the official Motor Carrier Transportation Division website of the State of Oregon.