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United States · VA · updated 2026-10-12

Virginia IFTA guide

Carriers based in Virginia that run qualified motor vehicles in two or more IFTA jurisdictions get their IFTA license and decals from Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and file one quarterly fuel tax return there, covering miles and fuel in every member jurisdiction.

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Administered byVirginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Official IFTA pagewww.dmv.virginia.gov/businesses/motor-carriers/ifta
Online filingThrough the agency’s online services — confirm on the official page

Quarterly due dates

IFTA quarterly filing due dates
QuarterPeriodReturn due
Q3 2026Jul 1 – Sep 30, 2026Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Oct 31 falls on a Saturday
Q4 2026Oct 1 – Dec 31, 2026Mon, Feb 1, 2027
Jan 31 falls on a Sunday
Q1 2027Jan 1 – Mar 31, 2027Fri, Apr 30, 2027
Q2 2027Apr 1 – Jun 30, 2027Mon, 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 Virginia

  • Virginia Road Tax (VRT) Fee: annual fee at registration on intrastate (non-IRP) vehicles with 3+ axles or 26,001+ lbs gross/combination weight, even if included on an IFTA return.

Good to know

  • Virginia has a separate surcharge row on the IFTA tax rate matrix.
  • DMV emails licensees a link to the electronic tax return each quarter.

IFTA basics for Virginia 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 Virginia carrier from one board.

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This summary is for orientation only and is not tax advice. Rules and rates change; always confirm with Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles.