IFTA, How?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by gravdigr, Jun 25, 2012.

  1. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    When my parents dropped me at college they stopped on the way home and ordered a sectional sofa and TV for my room.

    We turned spare rooms into offices and have 5-people working here from 7-6.

    Just have to only leave a hard floor or sofa as only sleeping options.
     
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  3. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Ohhhhhh so that's how its done? Ok, going to move the beds to the lawn out front, BRB! :biggrin_25523::biggrin_25525:
     
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  4. BigBadBill

    BigBadBill Bullishly Optimistic

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    Happy to lend a hand if you need it.
     
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  5. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    Ok, and now back to your regularly scheduled IFTA discussion. Sorry Digger!
     
  6. Sly Fox

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    http://dw.ohio.gov/tax/dynamicforms/searchresults_ifta.asp

    No need. Ohio gives for free a handy Excel spreadsheet every quarter to fill out your info. Then, print it and copy the numbers over to your IFTA return. Real simply as it cross-references all your numbers to make sure nothing is amiss. It also is updated to all the correct quarterly tax rates and handles the surcharges for IN, KY, etc.
     
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  7. gravdigr

    gravdigr Road Train Member

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    Bill I thought so, I think that is what I said in my OP just not so elegantly.
     
  8. rsconsulting

    rsconsulting Light Load Member

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    Thanks for this.

    You can also use this spreadsheet to do "what if's", based on mileages in your "usual state" (to see how it's actually going to look for you) - looking at the states tax rate (which usually doesn't CHANGE all that much percentage-wise - but just goes up or down based on the average price per gallon for that qtr).

    The larger (potential) burden of the IFTA stuff (besides possible owing a couple of bucks per qtr), is the RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS. You have to be pretty meticulous about it - and are required to keep all records for the previous 3 years in case of an audit. Screw around with it, catch an audit and have discrepancies found - and the interest and penalties can be way more costly than just doing it correctly the first time around...

    Rick
     
  9. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    You're putting yourself on punishment indirectly with a withholding tactic. But then you probably already know that, right? LOL
     
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  10. RedForeman

    RedForeman Momentum Conservationist

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    You guys are lightweights. Bill knows the story with this and subtle clues are scattered in my post count. I'm looking forward to having "he was a good Dad" being etched on my tombstone when I finally stroke out. At least I'll be getting caught up on my rest LOL
     
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  11. bullhaulerswife

    bullhaulerswife Forum Leader/Admin Staff Member Administrator

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    You taking away my light at the end of the tunnel? Sheesh man. They never really leave, do they? :biggrin_2552:
     
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