Do I need to register for IFTA in Tennessee?
The state of Tennessee 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
- 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Find Tennessee IFTA Application online and submit.
What fees must I pay under IFTA in Tennessee?
There is currently no fee for the Tennessee IFTA license and decals.
What IFTA credentials will Tennessee give me?
Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Tennessee 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 a Tennessee IFTA return?
You can easily generate and print your IFTA return online at ExpressIFTA. You can also file your IFTA quarterly use tax returns online with the State of Tennessee. Contact Tennessee directly to set up online access.
Where can I get more information regarding IFTA in Tennessee?
You can get more information by visiting the official Department of Revenue website of the State of Tennessee