All companies providing services regulated by the Public Service Commission must pay a quarterly fee on gross operating revenue generated by all regulated activities in Montana.
The current fee is 0.06%. This fee is set each year and is currently effective October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024.
Reports and payments are due 30 days from the end of the quarter:
First Quarter Payment | April 30 |
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Second Quarter Payment | July 30 |
Third Quarter Payment | October 30 |
Fourth Quarter Payment | January 30 |
If you do not file your return or make payments by the due date, you will be charged penalties and interest:
Interest | Montana charges 1% interest on the outstanding fee each month until paid. |
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Late Penalty | Montana charges a 10% penalty on the unpaid balance for not paying by the due date. |
CCT revenue goes to a state special revenue fund used to cover appropriations to the Office of Consumer Counsel.
For more information, please contact the Department's Business Tax Unit:
Phone
(406) 444-6900