about how long does it take for application to be process and mailed back. I got everything (as a carrier) ready but no IFTA yet. Thanks. And also if anyone knows a way around that please let me know.

thanks!!!

I would not try to "get around" IFTA..... the fines may completely rearrange your thought processes... and your bank accounts. Patience is a virtue, and where your IFTA is concerned, no doubt. Have you called and looked into a temporary document to cover you til you get your final documents?

You will have to show them a copy of your motor carrier authority before you can register with IFTA. If you already have your MC# you can drive to your state capital, or who handles that in your state, and spend the day with them. If you arrive early, you can probably get everything you need the same day. You can get your base plates, SSR, and IFTA all at the same time. Otherwise, it can take from several days to several weeks. :shock:

Hey-Didn't you just do that a couple of months ago in Nashville? :P

thanks for your advices.
This morning I went to the texas comptroller office near me and got IFTA sticker.

How does the ifta thing work? Do i need to keep track of how many miles i do in each state considering i will only be out of my based state once or twice out of the month? Im a new O/O and just got my apportioned plates but dont have the ifta or dot/mc # yet. So im gonna be running in CA until all that stuff comes in..Is there any other taxes that need to be paid to uncle Sam other then the heavyweight tax?

Gman knows some good trucking software for this I think. You may want to PM him- I can't remember the website.

By heavyweight tax do you mean the 2290 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax? That's the bad boy you don't want to forget! It was due August 31st.

yeah i am refering to the 2290 form....I bought my truck in the beginning of aug. 2006 but didnt get my trailer till mid sept. And i didnt start operating until oct 2 which was a few days ago. So when would i need to file for the 2290 form?

Also since it is my first yr in businness how are my taxes gonna look at the end of the yr considering i spent alot of money to start the business...Am i gonna end up paying alot back to the irs?