Montana Code Annotated
Part 5. Returns and Payment
15-68-516. Authority to collect delinquent taxes

15-68-516. Authority to collect delinquent taxes. (1) (a) The department shall collect taxes that are delinquent as determined under this chapter.
(b) If a tax imposed by this chapter or any portion of the tax is not paid when due, the department may issue a warrant for distraint as provided in Title 15, chapter 1, part 7.
(2) In addition to any other remedy, in order to collect delinquent taxes after the time for appeal has expired, the department may direct the offset of tax refunds or other funds due the taxpayer from the state, except wages subject to the provisions of 25-13-614 and retirement benefits.
(3) As provided in 15-1-705, the taxpayer has the right to a review of the tax liability prior to any offset by the department.
(4) The department may file a claim for state funds on behalf of the taxpayer if a claim is required before funds are available for offset.
History: En. Sec. 30, Ch. 544, L. 2003.

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