Montana Code Annotated 2021

TITLE 15. TAXATION

CHAPTER 30. INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX

Part 23. Specific Tax Credits and Tax Checkoffs

Voluntary Checkoff For Nongame Wildlife Programs

15-30-2387. (Temporary) Voluntary checkoff for nongame wildlife programs. (1) Each individual taxpayer who is required to file an income tax return under Title 15, chapter 30, may contribute to the funding of nongame wildlife programs in Montana by marking the appropriate box on the state income tax return.

(2) The department shall include on each Montana state individual income tax return form a clear and conspicuous provision by which the taxpayer may indicate a contribution to nongame wildlife programs. The provision must be in substantially the following form:

Montana nongame wildlife funding. Check the appropriate blank if you wish to contribute, in addition to your existing tax liability, ___ $5, ___ $10, or ___ (specify an amount) to fund nongame wildlife programs in Montana. If a joint return, check the appropriate blank if your spouse wishes to contribute, in addition to your existing tax liability, ___ $5, ___ $10, or ___ (specify an amount) for the same purpose.

(3) Money received under this section, after the department has deducted the administrative charge provided for in 15-30-2386, must be deposited in the nongame wildlife account established by 87-5-121. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--secs. 1, 2, Ch. 321, L. 1999.)

History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 627, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 436, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 581, L. 1993; Sec. 15-30-150, MCA 2007; redes. 15-30-2387 by Sec. 1, Ch. 147, L. 2009.