IFTA Due Dates 2026–2027: Quarterly Return Deadlines
Under Articles of Agreement R960, the return and payment for each quarter are due on the last day of the month after the quarter ends. If that day is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, the return is due the next business day. You file every quarter, even with no miles (R930.100). Some carriers with under 5,000 miles (8,000 km) outside their base jurisdiction can be allowed to file once a year (R930.200).
| Quarter | Months | Last day of the following month | Due (weekend moved) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | Jul–Sep 2026 | Saturday, October 31, 2026 | Monday, November 2, 2026 |
| Q4 2026 | Oct–Dec 2026 | Sunday, January 31, 2027 | Monday, February 1, 2027 |
| Q1 2027 | Jan–Mar 2027 | Friday, April 30, 2027 | Friday, April 30, 2027 |
| Q2 2027 | Apr–Jun 2027 | Saturday, July 31, 2027 | Monday, August 2, 2027 |
| Q3 2027 | Jul–Sep 2027 | Sunday, October 31, 2027 | Monday, November 1, 2027 |
| Q4 2027 | Oct–Dec 2027 | Monday, January 31, 2028 | Monday, January 31, 2028 |
Check your base jurisdiction for state or provincial holidays that move a date further.
Last reviewed 2026-10-27. General information, not tax advice. The IFTA Articles of Agreement, the Procedures Manual and your base jurisdiction decide what applies.