1. IFTA Managers’ and Law Enforcement Workshop October 2011
Jurisdictions Working Together
IFTA Managers’ and Law Enforcement Workshop
October 2011

2. Jurisdictions Working Together
Sandi Ackerblade
Tax Administration Manager
Ontario Ministry of Revenue
Andrew Markle
Motor Fuel & Tobacco Tax Inspector
Ministry of Revenue | ontario.ca/revenue

3. Importance of effective communications
How we do it?
Tools & Tips
Questions?
Ministry of Revenue | ontario.ca/revenue

4. Effective communications
Effective communication has a direct impact on our success in the Administration and Enforcement of Taxes
Departments must work together to collect, recover and distribute tax dollars and ensure that they are recovered and distributed i.e. IFTA and IRP (International Registration Plan)
Work with neighbouring jurisdictions in order to ensure that each jurisdiction receives their fair share of taxes i.e. Ontario works closely with Quebec
Administrative/office support is vital for Auditors and Enforcement personnel in the field
Ministry of Revenue | ontario.ca/revenue

5. How we do it?
Establish contact names of your front line staff within your own agency
Dedicated phone line for Agent and Inspector in the field to quickly access information
Online Web information access for the public to provide direct access to
tax information,
related tax bulletins and
Changes to tax laws
Ministry of Revenue | ontario.ca/revenue

6. How we do it?
Having access with a database with current information In Ontario:
IFTA decal look up system for Ontario carriers only
IFTA Clearinghouse database (for all jurisdictions)
Yearly uploads to MTO of IFTA data for accurate IRP fee structure and licensing
Establish contact names (enforcement & administration side) in neighbouring jurisdictions that can be accessed
Ministry of Revenue | ontario.ca/revenue

7. Tools & Tips Good information database i.e. Clearinghouse
Accurate contact list of names
Attending training workshops
Networking with different jurisdictions
Share best practice guides
IFTA - Staff can serve as a liaison & valuable asset
Ministry of Revenue | ontario.ca/revenue

8. Questions? More information
Online: ontario.ca/revenue
Phone: ONT-TAXS ( )
Ministry of Revenue | ontario.ca/revenue