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IFTA Motor Fuel Tax Bond

IFTA Motor Fuel Tax bonds are a form of financial guarantee bond. They are sometimes required by member jurisdictions of the International Fuel Tax Association (IFTA). Fuel bonds provide a guarantee that licensed motor carriers will file their tax returns, and pay their fuel taxes within the required time period. Member jurisdictions are allowed to request motor fuel tax bonds from carriers, although it is not generally a requirement for IFTA licensing. They are often requested from licensed motor carriers whose tax reporting and payment history are considered problematic. If a carrier fails to pay their taxes the surety will be responsible for paying the tax amount on their behalf.

Obtain an IFTA motor fuel tax bond

If you’re looking to obtain an IFTA motor fuel tax bond, Viking Bond Service can help. Our friendly and efficient team is knowledgeable and experienced at helping licensed motor carriers find a fuel bond to meet their needs. We’re one of the premier fuel bond servicing companies in the United States and offer our surety bond services across all 48 IFTA member jurisdictions. Our application process is quick and easy, in fact we will generally provide a quote for your fuel bond within 24 hours! We’ve included some basic application information below to help you understand process.

How to obtain an IFTA motor fuel tax bond: the key parties involved

All IFTA motor fuel bonds include three key parties, these are:

• You, who’ll be known as the principal for the purpose of the bond
• The IFTA jurisdiction requesting the bond, known as the obligee
• The provider and underwriter of the bond, known as the surety

How to obtain an IFTA fuel tax bond: the required paperwork

To obtain a fuel tax bond you’ll need to submit the required paperwork. The application starts the bond obtaining process. You’ll receive a list of any additional documentation needed to support the application. Once you’ve been approved, and have paid the required premium you’ll be issued the bond paperwork. Don’t worry, for a fuel tax bond this process is generally quick and easy.

The cost of IFTA fuel tax bonds

The cost of a fuel tax bond is impacted by many factors, one of the biggest being the amount of the bond. The required bond amount varies by state and is decided by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles, or Department of Transportation. In addition to the bond amount, your credit score and your businesses financial history can also influence the cost of your IFTA fuel tax bond.

How to obtain an IFTA motor fuel tax bond from Viking Bond Service

Has your IFTA jurisdiction requested that you obtain a fuel tax bond? Viking Bond Service can help. You can request a quote and start your application in three ways—by email, on the phone, or via our online application form. Our team of friendly and efficient staff is experienced in handling and processing fuel tax bond applications. We’ll help guide you through the application process, giving you detailed instructions on the documents required to obtain your bond, and provide a bond quote within 24 hours. Contact Viking Bond Service today to get your bond quote.