Yearly Archives: 2014
Dept. of Revenue reminds businesses that unclaimed property reporting period ends June 30; due...
The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind businesses throughout the state that the current reporting period for unclaimed property, which began on July 1, 2013, ends on June 30, 2014. The department would also like to remind businesses that they must perform due diligence - that is, they must attempt to contact owners of unclaimed property - between July 1 and September 30 before the November 1, 2014 deadline for reporting and remitting unclaimed property to the department
Tester strengthens grassroots support for Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act
Senator Jon Tester today held a listening session on his bipartisan Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act that levels the playing field and creates jobs in Montana's renewable energy sector.
Montana Department of Revenue Holds Online Auction of Unclaimed Property
Starting in June 2014, the Department of Revenue will hold an auction to sell unclaimed safe deposit box contents. For the first time, the state will auction the items online rather than in a physical location because online auctions generally reach more bidders and fetch better prices. Moving the auction online is also part of the Main Street Montana effort to make government more efficient and effective
DEQ issues reminders about asbestos safety for homeowners, small businesses
Do you know if you, your family or your employees have been exposed to asbestos? The first week in April is National Asbestos Awareness Week and a good time to learn about the number one cause of occupational cancer in the US.
Tester applauds housing finance reform ‘breakthrough’
Senator Jon Tester, a member of the Senate Banking Committee and lead sponsor of the Housing Finance and Taxpayer Protection Act, today released the following statement after Banking Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced an agreement to move forward with housing finance reform legislation
Department of Revenue reminds property owners of tax exemption and reporting deadlines
The Montana Department of Revenue would like to remind owners of real and personal property about several important application and reporting deadlines coming up.
DEQ Urges Homeowners to Test for Radon
January is Radon Awareness Month, and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is urging Montanans to protect their health by testing their homes for radon gas.