Reduce Your Paperwork and Remain Compliant

When you’re delivering with multiple trucks, managing the compliance details of each one can be difficult. Great Plains’ Fuel Tax services help limit your audit risk by managing your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) and taking on the tedious paperwork.

We Review So You Don’t Have To

The absolute last thing you want to do while growing your business is get caught up in paperwork. Great Plains manages your reports to keep you in state compliance.

Review Reports Ensuring Accuracy

We review and process all trip reports and fuel receipts to ensure that every report is error-proof and accurate.

Tax Preparation Quarterly and Annual Tax Filing

Our experts can prepare and file your quarterly IFTA and individual state mileage tax. We stay on top of any quarterly tax changes to keep your business compliant.

Fleet Summary Tabs on Your Assets

We provide you with a fleet summary, individual truck summaries, MPG reports and fuel purchase reports. These reports are yours to keep and can be referenced throughout the year.

Preparation for Audits Information in Your Hands

When it is time for you to be audited, we will assist you in ensuring a smooth audit process. This includes communication with the state audit staff.

Solutions with a Friendly Face

With so many options for fuel tax support out there, Great Plains puts your business first every time.

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Attentive Customer Service

When you call Great Plains, you get a real person on the phone, not a machine. Our team of experts is ready to support at a moment’s notice.
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Business That Cares About You

We bring the expertise of a large operation with the heart of a small business. We offer programs that fit the needs of multiple areas of the transportation industry, meaning you get an individualized solution that helps you reach your specific goals.
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Over 27 Years of Excellence

Our experts have been providing world-class customer service and solutions to the transportation industry for over 27 years. Trust us to help you get where you need to be.
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Communication is Our Specialty

When you work with Great Plains, you aren’t just another customer. We keep in constant communication with you to update you on any changes.

Attentive Customer Service

When you call Great Plains, you get a real person on the phone, not a machine. Our team of experts is ready to support at a moment’s notice.

Business That Cares About You

We bring the expertise of a large operation with the heart of a small business. We offer programs that fit the needs of multiple areas of the transportation industry, meaning you get an individualized solution that helps you reach your specific goals.

Over 27 Years of Excellence

Our experts have been providing world-class customer service and solutions to the transportation industry for over 27 years. Trust us to help you get where you need to be.

Communication is Our Specialty

When you work with Great Plains, you aren’t just another customer. We keep in constant communication with you to update you on any changes.

Fuel Tax Services FAQs

How do my Fuel Taxes get Paid?

Great Plains does require prepayment for fuel tax reporting services and any milage or fuel tax owed.

What Happens if my Fuel Tax Returns are Audited by my Base State?

If you are selected by your base state for an audit, we will provide the required documents to the state auditor on your behalf. For this reason, if your base state requires original trip sheets and fuel receipts, we will request originals be submitted to our office for submission to the state. Great Plains will assist with any questions the state auditor or you may have.

What are the IFTA Requirements for the State in Which I am Plated?

It is imperative to check with your base state for IFTA requirements, as each state may be different. Discover the requirements for some of the states we serve below:

Minnesota

What are the IFTA Filing Deadlines for Each Quarterly Reporting Period?

1st quarter = April 30th
2nd quarter = July 31st
3rd quarter = October 31st
4th quarter = January 31st

Great Plains does require prepayment before filing your fuel tax returns each quarter.

Why Should I Use the Trip Sheet Provided by Great Plains?

What Great Plains provides is only a suggestion. By using our trip sheet, IFTA requirements are met when completed correctly.

When Should I Deliver my Trip Sheets and Fuel Receipts to Great Plains?

We request original trip sheets and original fuel receipts to be provided to Great Plains for the previous month by the 10th of the following month.

Because we report fuel tax for a large number of carriers, we ask that the trip sheet and fuel receipts be provided monthly to ensure questions are asked and answered in a timely manner.

Should I Keep Copies of the Original Trip Sheets & Fuel Receipts Given to Great Plains?

It is always best to have a backup plan should something unexpected happen to the original trip sheet and fuel receipts. This is especially important when mailing your trip sheet and fuel receipts to Great Plains.

Are There Certain States Where Additional Permits or Mileage Accounts are Required?

Some states (KY, NM, NY and OR) have mileage tax that is in addition to IFTA tax. You have the option to purchase trip permits prior to entry or establish permanent accounts and report mileage tax by filing a quarterly tax return. If you have established mileage accounts, Great Plains will prepare and file your mileage tax returns.

Ready to Get On the Road With Great Plains?

Our experts can reduce the amount of paperwork you need to do to remain compliant. Reach out to our team to start your journey today.