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IFTA Deadline Tracker
IFTA quarterly returns are due April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31 — shifted to the next business day when they land on a weekend. Here is your next deadline, counted down live, plus the full schedule.
Next IFTA deadline
Friday, July 31, 2026
Q2 return · April – June 2026
2 days remaining
Get IFTA Filing Help →2026 IFTA filing schedule
| Quarter | Reporting period | File & pay by |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | January – March 2026 | April 30, 2026 |
| Q2Next | April – June 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| Q3 | July – September 2026 | November 2, 2026(weekend-adjusted) |
| Q4 | October – December 2026 | February 1, 2027(weekend-adjusted) |
The Q4 return for October–December 2026 is due January 31, 2027.
Weekend adjustments shown; individual jurisdiction holidays can shift a date further — confirm with your base jurisdiction. This is general information, not tax advice.
Three IFTA rules that save carriers money
File every quarter, even with zero miles — a missed zero-return triggers the same penalties as a missed real one. Keep mileage by jurisdiction — ELD or GPS exports plus fuel receipts make the return mechanical. Don't confuse IFTA with IRP — one settles fuel taxes, the other registration fees. Start with our complete IFTA guide and IRP guide.
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IFTA quarterly filing deadlines
The International Fuel Tax Agreement, or IFTA, is separate from Form 2290, but carriers who run in more than one state file it every quarter. This tracker shows the due dates, and here is how the quarterly schedule works.
The four quarterly deadlines
- First quarter, January through March, is due April 30.
- Second quarter, April through June, is due July 31.
- Third quarter, July through September, is due October 31.
- Fourth quarter, October through December, is due January 31.
How IFTA differs from Form 2290
IFTA reports the fuel tax you owe based on the miles you drive in each state and is filed quarterly with your base jurisdiction. Form 2290 is the once a year federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax. Most interstate carriers deal with both, along with IRP apportioned registration.
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This tool and the information here are general guidance based on IRS publications, not tax or legal advice. Amounts and rules can change. Always confirm current details with the IRS or a qualified professional.