53-19-319. Service provider considered taxpayer under provisions for fee. Unless the context requires otherwise, the provisions of Title 15 referring to the audit and examination of reports and returns, determination of deficiency assessments, claims for refunds, penalties and interest, jeopardy assessments, warrants, conferences, appeals to the department, appeals to the Montana tax appeal board, and procedures relating to the application of this part apply as if the fee imposed in this part were a tax imposed upon or measured by net income. The provisions apply to the subscriber liable for the fee and to the service provider required to collect the fee. Any amount collected and required to be remitted to the department is considered a tax upon the service provider required to collect it, and the service provider is considered a taxpayer.
History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 325, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 46, Ch. 142, L. 2021.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 19. Physically Disabled
Part 3. Telecommunications Services
53-19-301. Legislative findings and declaration
53-19-303. Term of office -- vacancies
53-19-304. Officers -- meetings -- quorum -- compensation
53-19-306. Program established -- purpose
53-19-307. Provision of services
53-19-308. Telecommunications relay service system -- requirements
53-19-313. and 53-19-314 reserved
53-19-316. Service provider required to hold fee in trust for state penalty and interest
53-19-317. Credit or refund for overpayment -- interest on overpayment
53-19-318. Statute of limitations
53-19-319. Service provider considered taxpayer under provisions for fee