Georgia IFTA Fuel Tax

IFTA Reporting and Filing Requirements in Georgia

Who Needs IFTA Registration in Georgia?

Motor carriers based in Georgia must register for an International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) license if they operate qualified motor vehicles in Georgia and at least one other IFTA member jurisdiction.

Georgia participates in IFTA through the Georgia Department of Revenue’s IFTA program, allowing carriers to file a single fuel tax return with Georgia instead of filing separate fuel tax returns in every jurisdiction where they operate.

A vehicle qualifies for IFTA in Georgia when it is used to transport persons or property and meets any of the following criteria:

• Has two axles and a gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight exceeding 26,000 pounds
• Has three or more axles, regardless of weight
• Is used in combination when the combined gross vehicle weight or registered gross vehicle weight exceeds 26,000 pounds 

Georgia IFTA license holders must obtain an IFTA license and display valid IFTA decals on each qualified motor vehicle. A copy of the IFTA license must be carried in the vehicle when operating in IFTA jurisdictions.

Recreational vehicles used strictly for personal pleasure are generally exempt from IFTA licensing requirements.

What Are the IFTA Reporting Requirements in Georgia?

If you hold a Georgia IFTA license, you must file quarterly fuel tax returns reporting your travel and fuel purchases in all IFTA member jurisdictions where your qualified motor vehicles operated.

Instead of filing separate fuel tax returns with each state or Canadian province, you file one quarterly IFTA return with the Georgia Department of Revenue.

To complete your quarterly return, you must maintain records showing:

• Tax-paid gallons from fuel receipts
• Jurisdictions traveled during the reporting period
• Total miles traveled in each jurisdiction

Your return reports mileage, fuel usage, and any fuel tax owed or credits earned across the IFTA jurisdictions where your vehicles operated.

Georgia requires quarterly filing even if you had no operations or did not travel outside Georgia during the reporting period. When applicable, you must report “No Operations” on the return.

Accurate mileage and fuel records must be maintained to support your return if requested during an audit or compliance review.

How Do You File an IFTA Report in Georgia?

Georgia allows IFTA returns to be filed online through the  Georgia Tax Center (GTC), the Georgia Department of Revenue’s online tax portal. Returns may also be filed by mail using Form IFTA-100. 

1. Prepare your IFTA report

   Before filing your IFTA quarterly return, gather:

   • Tax-paid gallons from fuel receipts
   • Jurisdictions traveled during the quarter
   • Total miles traveled in each jurisdiction
   • Fuel purchase records for qualified motor vehicles

   Maintaining accurate mileage and fuel records helps ensure your return is complete and supports IFTA recordkeeping requirements.

2. Submit your IFTA return

   Log in to your Georgia Tax Center (GTC) account and select the quarterly return for the appropriate filing period.

   • Review all mileage and fuel information before submitting the return
   • If tax is owed, make your payment through the Georgia Tax Center
   • File an IFTA return every quarter, even if no interstate travel occurred during the reporting period
   • If applicable, select “No Operations” on the return

   Georgia requires quarterly IFTA returns from all licensed carriers, including periods with no qualifying interstate operations.

What Are the IFTA License Costs and Fees in Georgia?

Georgia requires qualified motor vehicles operating under an IFTA license to display valid IFTA decals issued by the Georgia Department of Revenue.

The current Georgia IFTA decal fee is:

• $3 per decal set
• One decal set  for each qualified motor vehicle

When your application is approved, Georgia issues:

• One IFTA license
• One two-decal set for each qualified motor vehicle

Each decal set contains two decals, with one decal displayed on each side of the vehicle cab.

If a decal becomes damaged or illegible, you may request a duplicate decal. Additional or replacement decal sets can be ordered through the Georgia Tax Center for $3 per set. 

In addition to decal fees, IFTA license holders are responsible for any fuel taxes reported and owed through their quarterly returns. These taxes are separate from decal costs and are calculated based on travel and fuel use in IFTA member jurisdictions.

What Are the IFTA Penalties and Interest in Georgia?

Georgia requires IFTA license holders to file quarterly returns and pay any fuel taxes due by the applicable deadline.

If a return is filed late or payment is made after the deadline, the penalty is the greater of:

• $50, or
• 10% of the tax due

Interest also applies to unpaid fuel taxes in accordance with current IFTA requirements.

When a license holder fails to file a required return, the Georgia Department of Revenue may calculate an assessment using the best information available. If adequate records are not maintained, Georgia may use a standard fuel economy of 4 miles per gallon to estimate fuel consumption and tax liability

Operating without the required IFTA license, decals, or temporary permit may result in additional penalties. To avoid penalties, interest, and renewal problems, file all quarterly returns and submit payments on time through the Georgia Tax Center.

How Do You Renew an IFTA License in Georgia?

Georgia IFTA licenses and decals must be renewed annually through the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Renewal season begins on October 1, giving carriers time to renew their credentials before the current year’s license and decals expire on December 31.

To renew your IFTA account:

• Log in to the Georgia Tax Center (GTC)
• Select your International Fuel Tax account
• Select Renewal Request
• Review and update your account information
• Submit the renewal request and pay the required decal fees

Before renewing, make sure:

• All quarterly IFTA returns have been filed
• Any outstanding taxes, penalties, or interest have been paid
• Your account is in good standing with the Georgia Department of Revenue

Georgia provides a grace period through February 28 for displaying new credentials, provided you requested the new license and decals by December 31 and continue displaying the prior year’s credentials.

Beginning March 1, each qualified motor vehicle must display current-year IFTA decals and carry a current IFTA license.

If your account has been terminated for non-renewal, log in to the Georgia Tax Center and submit a Renewal Request to have it reinstated.

Simplify Your IFTA Reporting with eIFTA by Truckopedia

Managing IFTA reporting doesn’t have to mean hours of manual calculations, spreadsheets, and fuel tax paperwork. eIFTA by Truckopedia helps you generate accurate, file-ready IFTA reports in minutes, making quarterly fuel tax reporting faster and easier.

With eIFTA, you can:

• Import mileage and fuel purchase data with ease
• Automatically apply the latest IFTA tax rates by jurisdiction
• Instantly calculate fuel taxes owed or credits due
• Generate file-ready IFTA reports for review and submission

Whether you’re an owner-operator or managing a fleet, eIFTA helps reduce errors, save time, and stay compliant with IFTA reporting requirements.