Michigan IFTA Fuel Tax Rate, 1st Quarter 2026
Michigan's IFTA diesel rate for the 1st quarter of 2026 is $0.5240 per gallon, up $0.0170 from Q4 2025.
Michigan rate for Q1 2026
Special diesel, Q1 2026
$0.5240
per US gallon, up $0.0170 from Q4 2025
- Diesel tax rate
- $0.5240/gal
- Surcharge
- None listed
- Quarter
- Q1 2026, from Jan 1, 2026
- Change vs last quarter
- up $0.0170
Worked example: the Michigan line of your IFTA return
Change the numbers to match your quarter. Prefilled with 10,000 total miles on 1,550 gallons, 1,200 of those miles in Michigan, and 100 gallons bought there.
Michigan vs. its neighbors, Q1 2026
| Jurisdiction | Diesel + surcharge | vs. MI |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $0.6100 | +$0.0860 |
| Michigan | $0.5240 | — |
| Ohio | $0.4700 | −$0.0540 |
| Wisconsin | $0.3290 | −$0.1950 |
| Ontario | $0.2475 | −$0.2765 |
On an IFTA return, a higher rate doesn't mean you pay more overall. Fuel you buy in a high-rate state earns a bigger credit. What matters is where you burn the fuel versus where you buy it.
Michigan rate, last 4 quarters
Source: IFTA, Inc. Fuel Tax Rate Matrix, 1st Quarter 2026 · Effective Jan 1, 2026 · Last verified Sep 28, 2026
IFTA, Inc. publishes the rates each member jurisdiction reports. Michigan's tax agency is the final word on its rate.
Estimates for planning. Confirm with your tax pro or your base jurisdiction's IFTA office before filing.