United States · OH · updated 2026-10-12
Ohio IFTA guide
Carriers based in Ohio that run qualified motor vehicles in two or more IFTA jurisdictions get their IFTA license and decals from Ohio Department of Taxation, Excise and Energy Tax Division and file one quarterly fuel tax return there, covering miles and fuel in every member jurisdiction.
Administered byOhio Department of Taxation, Excise and Energy Tax Division
Official IFTA pageSee the IFTA, Inc. member list at iftach.org
Online filingOhio Business Gateway (gateway.ohio.gov)
Quarterly due dates
| Quarter | Period | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | Jul 1 – Sep 30, 2026 | Mon, Nov 2, 2026 Oct 31 falls on a Saturday |
| Q4 2026 | Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026 | Mon, Feb 1, 2027 Jan 31 falls on a Sunday |
| Q1 2027 | Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2027 | Fri, Apr 30, 2027 |
| Q2 2027 | Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2027 | Mon, Aug 2, 2027 Jul 31 falls on a Saturday |
Same for every IFTA jurisdiction. When the last day of the month falls on a weekend or legal holiday, the next business day is the due date. A return is required every quarter, even with zero miles.
Taxes IFTA does not cover in Ohio
- No separate weight-distance or highway-use tax for carriers was found for Ohio beyond fuel tax reported on the IFTA return.
Good to know
- Ohio IFTA returns must be filed and paid electronically (Ohio Adm. Code 5703-13-07).
- Fuel tax holiday: Ohio rate cut to $0.0001/gal from Oct 4, 2026 through Jan 2, 2027; split rates apply for 4Q2026 and 1Q2027 and returns are still required.
IFTA basics for Ohio carriers
- You need an IFTA license if your state is your base jurisdiction and you operate a qualified motor vehicle in two or more member jurisdictions: 2 axles over 26,000 lbs, 3 or more axles, or a combination over 26,000 lbs.
- The license is renewed every year and each qualified vehicle carries two decals.
- Late returns: $50 or 10% of delinquent taxes, whichever is greater, plus interest.
- Keep trip records and fuel receipts for 4 years.
- Tax rates change quarterly and are published in the IFTA, Inc. tax rate matrix.
File for every Ohio carrier from one board.
Sources for this page
- https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/ohio/Ohio-Admin-Code-5703-13-07
- https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/tax.ohio.gov/ohiotaxalert/archivedalerts/IFTA_Filing_deadline_reminder_2nd_QTR_2024.pdf
- https://www.iftach.org/bulletins/OH-Fuel%20Tax%20Holiday%20IFTA%20Notice.pdf
- https://www.iftach.org/links.php
This summary is for orientation only and is not tax advice. Rules and rates change; always confirm with Ohio Department of Taxation, Excise and Energy Tax Division.