International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

Licences and permits

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Licence

Nova Scotia-based carriers operating motor vehicles in multiple jurisdictions need an IFTA Licence.

Single Trip Permit: International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA)

A carrier needs a Single Trip Permit to enter Nova Scotia and operate a qualified vehicle not registered under IFTA.

Supporting forms

Cancel your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Licence

Interjurisdictional carriers that no longer maintain pro-rated plates or stop operating their business outside Nova Scotia need to use the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Request to Cancel Licence Form to cancel their IFTA Licence.

Change the carrier information on your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Licence

Interjurisdictional carriers registered in Nova Scotia need to complete a change form any time their carrier information changes.

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) decals for registered vehicles in your fleet

Apply for a set of International Fuel Tax Agreement decals for each registered vehicle.

International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Quarterly Tax Report

Interjurisdictional carriers registered in Nova Scotia need to submit the IFTA Quarterly Tax Report.

Replacement International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) decals for registered vehicles in your fleet

Apply for replacement IFTA decals if your decals have been lost, damaged, stolen or if they’re defective.

Tax information bulletins

Compliance with the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA): tax bulletin 5034

Information for interjurisdictional carriers who operate in Nova Scotia on how to comply with IFTA.

Fees for permits and services provided by the Tax Commission: tax bulletin 5102

Information for fuel and tobacco retailers and wholesalers, some groups of fuel consumers and interjurisdictional carriers.

Fuel tax enforcement provisions: tax bulletin 5101

Information for fuel wholesalers and retailers, consumers and interjurisdictional carriers operating in Nova Scotia.

Quarterly interest rates for the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Program: tax bulletin 5084

Information for interjurisdictional carriers licensed in Nova Scotia under the IFTA Program.

Record retention requirements for the International Fuel Tax Agreement: tax bulletin 5069

Information for interjurisdictional carriers licensed in Nova Scotia under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA).

Tax information guides

Fuel tax information guide for interjurisdictional carriers based in Nova Scotia: tax guide 2013

Covers eligibility requirements to register under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), licensing, reporting and compliance.

How to find International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) tax rates by jurisdiction

Information for interjurisdictional carriers on how to find IFTA tax rates by jurisdiction.

Letter of Authority

Authorize a representative: International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) applications

Have someone represent your carrier or speak on behalf of your carrier about your IFTA application.

Payments

Make a payment on your International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) account

Pay for an International Fuel Tax Agreement Licence, decals and other fees.