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URGENT — AVOID MULTI-JURISDICTION AUDIT PENALTIES
MULTIPLE JURISDICTIONS — IFTA · IRP · COMPLIANCE

IFTA and IRP obligations begin before the first cross-border trip. So does the audit exposure.

IFTA account setup, quarterly return documentation, IRP registration, and mileage recordkeeping systems for multi-jurisdiction carriers.

IFTA — International Fuel Tax Agreement

IFTA governs fuel tax reporting for carriers operating in two or more member jurisdictions. Each quarter, carriers must file a return reconciling total fuel purchased against miles/kilometres in each jurisdiction. Inadequate mileage logs, missing fuel receipts, and missing odometer documentation are the leading causes of IFTA audit findings — producing back-tax assessments plus interest and penalties across multiple jurisdictions simultaneously.

IRP — International Registration Plan

IRP allows commercial vehicles to operate across member jurisdictions under a single apportioned registration, with fees based on mileage operated in each jurisdiction. Fleet changes and annual renewals require accurate mileage documentation. Errors compound over renewal cycles.

  • • IFTA account registration documentation
  • • Quarterly return documentation and reconciliation support
  • • Mileage recordkeeping system setup — IFTA-compliant trip records
  • • Fuel receipt and fuel card documentation organization
  • • IFTA audit preparation — record assembly and gap analysis
  • • IRP apportioned registration documentation — new and renewals
  • • Fleet change documentation and mileage log systems

Service scope: Documentation, recordkeeping system setup, and compliance support. For IFTA tax assessments or IRP administrative appeals, retain qualified tax advisors or transport counsel.