Interjurisdictional Standardization

By establishing standardized processes and fostering trust across jurisdictions, equitable and efficient tax administration is achieved, because consistent rules and cooperative relationships reduce friction, duplication, and disparities in enforcement and workload. This strategy emphasizes harmonizing policies and procedures across different governmental jurisdictions to enable seamless cooperation in tax collection and compliance. It distinguishes itself by focusing on systemic alignment—such as uniform interest rate calculations—rather than unilateral action, thereby promoting fairness, predictability, and shared responsibility among members.

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#01 INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION AZ · 18 activities

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A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

Administration and Coordination of the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
capacity building
Manages and administers the International Fuel Tax Agreement, providing ongoing coordination and support to member jurisdictions and partners for its effective administration.
Advocacy for Audit Requirement Reduction INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
advocacy
Proposes to reduce the annual audit requirement from 3% to 2% to improve efficiency in audit resource utilization for member jurisdictions.
Advocacy for IFTA Program Efficiency INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
advocacy
Proposes amendments to IFTA manuals to support auditing of all fuel types and advocates for changes such as reducing the annual audit requirement to improve efficiency in audit resource use.
Advocacy for IFTA Program Efficiency INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
advocacy
Proposes amendments to IFTA manuals to support auditing and taxation of all fuel types and advocates for changes such as reducing the annual audit requirement to improve efficiency in audit resource use.
Calculation and Publication of IFTA Interest Rates INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
direct service
Calculates and sets annual interest rates for IFTA member jurisdictions based on the IRS underpayment rate and for Canadian jurisdictions based on the 1-year Canadian Federal Treasury Bill rate, with annual adjustments.
Calculation and Publication of IFTA Interest Rates INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
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Calculates and sets annual interest rates for IFTA member jurisdictions based on the IRS underpayment rate, and for Canadian jurisdictions based on the 1-year Canadian Federal Treasury Bill rate, with annual adjustments.
Committee Management and Guidance INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
capacity building
Establishes and manages various committees, including the Alternative Fuels Committee, Attorneys Advisory Committee, Audit Procedures Committee, Audit Committee, Clearinghouse Advisory Committee, Dispute Resolution Committee, Industry Advisory Committee, Law Enforcement Committee, and Program Compliance Review Committee, to provide guidance, training, and a forum for discussion on IFTA-related issues.
Committee Management and Support INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
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Establishes and supports various committees including the Alternative Fuels Committee, Attorneys Advisory Committee, Audit Procedures Committee, Audit Committee, Clearinghouse Advisory Committee, Dispute Resolution Committee, Industry Advisory Committee, Law Enforcement Committee, and Program Compliance Review Committee to address specific aspects of IFTA administration, compliance, and industry engagement.
Committees for IFTA Guidance and Oversight INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
capacity building
Establishes and supports various committees, including the Alternative Fuels Committee, Attorneys Advisory Committee, Audit Procedures Committee, Audit Committee, Clearinghouse Advisory Committee, Dispute Resolution Committee, Industry Advisory Committee, Law Enforcement Committee, and Program Compliance Review Committee, to provide guidance, training, and oversight for IFTA operations and policies.
Conferences and Workshops INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
capacity building
Hosts annual meetings, including the IFTA/IRP Audit Workshop, IFTA Attorneys' Section Meeting, Annual IFTA Business Meeting, IFTA Managers' Workshop/Law Enforcement Seminar, and the IFTA Educational Forum.
Hosting Annual Meetings and Educational Forums INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
capacity building
Hosts annual meetings, including the IFTA/IRP Audit Workshop, IFTA Attorneys' Section Meeting, Annual IFTA Business Meeting, IFTA Managers' Workshop/Law Enforcement Seminar, and the IFTA Educational Forum.
Hosting Meetings and Educational Forums INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
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Hosts annual meetings, workshops, and educational forums, including the IFTA/IRP Audit Workshop, IFTA Attorneys' Section Meeting, Annual IFTA Business Meeting, IFTA Managers' Workshop/Law Enforcement Seminar, and the IFTA Educational Forum.
Information Dissemination and Resource Provision INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
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Provides website subscribers with access to training materials, event meeting materials, a message board, and select jurisdictional communication lists, and maintains a "Latest Updates" page with information on tax rates, laws, regulations, and other announcements.
Information Dissemination and Updates INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
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Provides access to current and historical fuel tax rates for each jurisdiction, publishes exemption information, and maintains a "Latest Updates" page with information on changes to tax rates, laws, regulations, and other announcements affecting the IFTA community.
Monitoring and Reporting of Fuel Tax Rate Changes INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
direct service
Monitors and reports quarterly changes in fuel tax rates across jurisdictions, providing access to current and historical tax rates and exemption information.
Publication and Maintenance of IFTA Manuals and Articles INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
direct service
Publishes and maintains the International Fuel Tax Agreement Articles of Agreement, Audit Manual, and Procedures Manual, including commentaries on amendments and updates to support auditing and taxation across jurisdictions.
Website Subscription Service INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
capacity building
Offers an annual subscription service providing website access to training materials, event meeting materials, a message board, and select jurisdictional communication lists.
Website Subscription Services INTERNATIONAL FUEL TAX ASSOCIATION
capacity building
Offers an annual subscription service providing website access to training materials, event meeting materials, a message board, and select jurisdictional communication lists.