All bentonite producers must file a Bentonite Production Tax return every six months.
We calculate the bentonite production tax rates every year using the formula found in 15-39-101, MCA.
Montana taxes bentonite per ton before crushing and drying.
Wet Tons Per Year | Tax Per Ton |
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First 20,000 | $0.00 |
20,001—100,000 | $1.96 |
100,001—250,000 | $1.88 |
250,001—500,000 | $1.76 |
500,001—1,000,000 | $1.57 |
Over 1,000,000 | $1.26 |
Bentonite Production Tax returns are due twice each year:
Period Ending | Due Date |
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June 30 | August 14 |
December 31 | February 14 |
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