The results of an ab initio (6-31G) molecular orbital calculations of the dipole moment derivatives and gas phase IR intensities in $CH_3F$ and $CF_4$ are reported. The results are compared with corresponding values obtained from a CNDO calculation. We have also analyzed the theoretical polar tensors into the charge, charge flux, and overlap contributions. The effective term charges of hydrogen atom appeared to be transferable among the fluoromethane molecules.