We have just settled 5 outstanding Fuel and Mileage Audits and they were not all in our favor! Some of the biggest problems are the State’s can use the “Letter of the Law” on their side and that can create instant penalties!
One of the biggest problems we have when we go to Fuel and Mileage tax audits is the trip sheet. Incomplete, not compatible, not enough information, etc. TAPS has been fighting for years on these matters, and it sometimes feels we are beginning to lose the battle. I feel more so than ever now, and that could be because the States are looking for revenue.
When filling out your trip information, they are looking for where you start and finish each trip. City and State and odometer reading for same. Original documents has been real big recently, no photocopies!!!
I will continue to fight, but I am just saying!
Tags: Fuel audit, Fuel Taxes, IFTA, Mileage Taxes
