California IFTA
Fuel-Tax Preparation
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California IFTA Requirements
Who needs an California IFTA license?
You need an IFTA license if you operate in California and at least one other jurisdiction with vehicles that are:
- Three or more axles (any weight)
- Over 26,000 lbs. gross or registered weight
- Combined weight over 26,000 lbs.
Who needs to file California IFTA taxes?
All license holders must file quarterly IFTA tax returns, even if no miles were traveled.
Note: Licenses remain active until officially closed.
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What happens if you file IFTA incorrectly?
What are you risking by submitting an inaccurate IFTA filing?
Even small discrepancies in reported miles or fuel can lead to:
- Costly fines and back taxes
- Delays with renewals or suspended accounts
- Failed audits and penalties
What happens if you file IFTA incorrectly?
What are you risking by submitting an inaccurate IFTA filing?
Even small discrepancies in reported miles or fuel can lead to:
- Costly fines and back taxes
- Delays with renewals or suspended accounts
- Failed audits and penalties
Why do errors happen?
- Mileage and fuel data accumulate quickly — it’s tough to catch every issue. Records often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
- Carriers often depend entirely on ELD IFTA reports, thinking they’re complete — but there’s no way to verify them.
- Fuel card reports may exclude cash purchases or missing transactions.
* When these gaps exist, your IFTA filing will be wrong — and you’ll be held accountable with your base jurisdiction.
Why do errors happen?
- Mileage and fuel data accumulate quickly — it’s tough to catch every issue. Records often go unnoticed until it’s too late.
- Carriers often depend entirely on ELD IFTA reports, thinking they’re complete — but there’s no way to verify them.
- Fuel card reports may exclude cash purchases or missing transactions.
* When these gaps exist, your IFTA filing will be wrong — and you’ll be held accountable with your base jurisdiction.
How to manage your IFTA correctly
IFTA Plus is built to protect you from these risks and help you get this right.
With IFTA Plus, you can
- Organize & lay out your mileage and fuel records in one place
- Audit & identify missing or incomplete records before you file
- Spot discrepancies between what’s reported and what’s actually required
- Generate accurate, ready-to-file tax forms
How to manage your IFTA correctly
IFTA Plus is built to protect you from these risks and help you get this right.
With IFTA Plus, you can
- Organize & lay out your mileage and fuel records in one place
- Audit & identify missing or incomplete records before you file
- Spot discrepancies between what’s reported and what’s actually required
- Generate accurate, ready-to-file tax forms
Exclusively for IFTA Plus Users
Upload Your IFTA Plus Quarterly Calculations to California CDTFA in Seconds!
How it works:
Prepare & Calculate
Use IFTA Plus software to accurately prepare your quarterly IFTA calculations with ease.
Finalize & Export
Once your data is reviewed and finalized, IFTA Plus generates a ready-to-upload CSV file.
Upload in Seconds
Simply log in to the CDTFA site and upload your CSV file, eliminating manual entry and reducing the risk of errors.
Follow these upload instructions on your CDFTA account
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