GTC Instructional Document:
How to File a Motor Fuel Distributor Return (MFD-04)
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you file your MFD-04 electronically through GTC, all schedules must
also be filed through GTC.
Keying a MFD-04 Return and Schedule(s) on GTC
Use this procedure if:
You need to file your Motor Fuel Distributor return online
Use the following links to access filing instructions on the paper version of the MFD-04:
https://etax.dor.ga.gov/motorfuel/MF_MOTOR_FUEL_TAX_REPORT_MFD04.pdf
What you need to begin:
You should know the filing period and account id for the return
Be prepared to enter values in the return as applicable
Steps:
1. Log into the GTC website (https://gtc.dor.ga.gov)
2. Navigate to the Motor Fuel Distributor account page by clicking the Account ID hyperlink on the
Home Page
3. Select the File Return hyperlink by the applicable period or click the File Return hyperlink under
the “I Want To” menu on the left of the screen if the period is not listed
4. Enter any Debits in the appropriate fields
5. Click the Next button
6. Enter any Credits in the appropriate fields
7. Click the Next button
8. Review the computation of Prepaid State Tax. The only tax not calculated by GTC is the 3% due
on any Aviation Gasoline sold to State, County, or Municipal Governments and will need to be
keyed if applicable
9. Click the Next button
10. Review calculations of taxes due. There are editable fields to input additional penalties and
interest due, if applicable
11. Click the Next button to complete the Multiple Schedule of Receipts
12. Click the Next button to complete the Multiple Schedule of Disbursements
13. Click the Next button and review the return, if desired
14. Click the Submit button at the top of the screen
15. Click the Yes button on the pop-up to confirm the return is true and complete
16. Record or print the confirmation number and the Department of Revenue helpdesk phone
number for future reference
a. From this page, you may decide to Make a Payment and to Print Return by clicking on
the applicable button at the top of the screen
Georgia Department of Revenue
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Keying a MFD-04 Return and attaching schedule(s) to the return on GTC
Use this procedure if:
You want to attach the Multiple Schedule of Receipts and/or Multiple Schedule of
Disbursements to the MFD-04 instead of keying them into GTC
Use the following links to access filing instructions on the paper version of the MFD-04:
https://etax.dor.ga.gov/motorfuel/MF_MOTOR_FUEL_TAX_REPORT_MFD04.pdf
What you need to begin:
You should know the filing period and account id for the return
Be prepared to enter values in the return as applicable
Have the attachments (Multiple Schedule of Receipts and/or Multiple Schedule of
Disbursements ) saved on your computer
Steps:
1. Log into the GTC website (https://gtc.dor.ga.gov)
2. Navigate to the Motor Fuel Distributor account page by clicking the Account ID hyperlink on the
Home Page
3. Select the File Return hyperlink by the applicable period or click the File Return hyperlink under
the “I Want To” menu if the period is not listed
4. Enter any Debits in the appropriate fields
5. Click the Next button
6. Enter any Credits in the appropriate fields
7. Click the Next button
8. Review the computation of Prepaid State Tax. The only tax not calculated by GTC is the 3% due
on any Aviation Gasoline sold to State, County, or Municipal Governments and will need to be
keyed if applicable
9. Click the Next button
10. Review calculations of taxes due. There are editable fields to input additional penalties and
interest due, if applicable
11. On the right side of the screen, click the Add hyperlink by Attachments. On the pop-up window,
a. Select the Type of attachment from the drop-down menu (Disbursements or Receipts)
b. Type a brief description
c. Click the Browse button and locate the document on your computer
d. Click the Save button
e. Repeat the above steps for another attachment, if needed
12. Review the return, if desired
13. Click the Submit button at the top of the screen
14. Click the Yes button on the pop-up to confirm the return is true and complete
15. Record or print the confirmation number and the Department of Revenue helpdesk phone
number for future reference
a. From this page, you may decide to Make a Payment and to Print Return by clicking on
the applicable button at the top of the screen
Georgia Department of Revenue
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Importing a MFD-04 Return on GTC
Use this procedure if:
You want to import a file instead of manually entering a return
Use the following links to access filing instructions on the paper version of the MFD-04:
https://etax.dor.ga.gov/motorfuel/MF_MOTOR_FUEL_TAX_REPORT_MFD04.pdf
What you need to begin:
You should know the filing period and account id for the return
Complete the Excel MFD-04 Return in the approved format specified by the Department. To
access the template, go to the Templates Tab at www.gataxinfo.org
Steps:
1. Log into the GTC website (https://gtc.dor.ga.gov)
2. Navigate to the Motor Fuel Distributor account page by clicking the Account ID hyperlink on the
Home Page
3. Select the File Return hyperlink by the applicable period or click the File Return hyperlink under
the “I Want To” menu if the period is not listed
4. Click the Import button at the top of the screen
5. On the pop-up window,
a. Click the Browse button and locate the document on your computer
b. Click the Import button
6. Review the return, if desired
7. Click the Submit button at the top of the screen
8. Click the Yes button on the pop-up to confirm the return is true and complete
9. Record or print the confirmation number and the Department of Revenue helpdesk phone
number for future reference
a. From this page, you may decide to Make a Payment and to Print Return by clicking on
the applicable button at the top of the screen
Georgia Department of Revenue
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