Does Missouri Participate in IFTA?
Yes. Missouri is an IFTA member jurisdiction. If Missouri is your base state, you file quarterly IFTA returns with the Missouri Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services, reporting fuel use in all participating U.S. states and Canadian provinces. Official guidance is available from the Missouri Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services.
Who Must Register for IFTA in Missouri?
You generally must register for IFTA in Missouri if you operate a qualified motor vehicle that:
- Has two axles and a gross vehicle weight over 26,000 lbs, or
- Has three or more axles regardless of weight, and
- Travels in more than one IFTA member jurisdiction
The Missouri Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services provides detailed criteria and registration instructions. Once registered, you receive an IFTA license and decals for each qualified vehicle.
Missouri IFTA Reporting Periods and Due Dates
Missouri follows the standard IFTA quarterly calendar:
- Q1: January – March → due April 30
- Q2: April – June → due July 31
- Q3: July – September → due October 31
- Q4: October – December → due January 31
If a due date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, your return is typically due the next business day. For the full schedule, see IFTA Reporting Periods and Due Dates.
How to File Missouri IFTA Returns Online
Missouri carriers can file IFTA returns electronically through the Missouri Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services's online systems. When you use iFuelTax, you can:
- Generate a report that matches Missouri's required fields
- Use that report as the basis for your online filing
- Keep a copy of the return and supporting records in one place
This reduces the risk of data-entry errors when moving between systems.
How iFuelTax Simplifies Missouri IFTA and Tax Compliance
With iFuelTax, Missouri-based fleets can:
- Centralize mileage and fuel data across the U.S. and Canada
- Apply current IFTA rules automatically
- Generate file-ready reports for every jurisdiction you operate in
Estimate your next bill with the free IFTA Mileage & Tax Calculator, or see how the pieces fit together in our IFTA vs IRP vs Weight-Distance guide. Browse other states from the IFTA by State directory.
Missouri IFTA FAQ
Is Missouri an IFTA member state?
Yes. Missouri is an IFTA member jurisdiction. If Missouri is your base state, you file a single quarterly IFTA return with the Missouri Department of Transportation, Motor Carrier Services covering fuel use across all participating U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
When are Missouri IFTA returns due?
Missouri follows the standard IFTA calendar: Q1 is due April 30, Q2 July 31, Q3 October 31, and Q4 January 31. If a due date lands on a weekend or holiday, the return is generally due the next business day.
Do I need anything besides IFTA in Missouri?
Most Missouri-based carriers file IFTA quarterly and report IRP mileage annually. Missouri does not add a separate state weight-distance or highway-use tax, so iFuelTax handles your IFTA and IRP reporting from one place.