Do I need to register for IFTA in
in Virginia?
The state of Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
You must fill out and submit the IFTA Licensing Application to the state of Virginia. you can also use webCAT which is Virginia DMV's free, on-line, full-service option. WebCAT gives you quick, same day service. Go to www.dmvNOW.com For commercial services, or contact webcat@dmv.virginia.gov
What fees must I pay Virginia for IFTA?
Virginia charges a $10 fee for each set of decals. You will need one set per qualified vehicle.
What IFTA credentials will Virginia
give me?
Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia?
Virginia 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 Virginia?
You can easily generate and print your Virginia IFTA return at ExpressIFTA. You can also file online by visiting the official DMV website of the state of Virginia or obtain the return by downloading the tax return from our website from any customer service center, or by requesting it by mail, fax
or telephone.