INSTRUCTIONS: MONTANA APPLICATION FOR TAX CERTIFICATE (Form CR-T)
To request various tax certificates from the Montana Department of Revenue for your business, you should file a form CR-T. This document can be obtained from the website of the Montana Department of Revenue.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 1: Section 1 requires the name of your entity, its employer identification number, mailing address, and the name and phone number of a contact person.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 2: Section 2 requires you to give the name and mailing address of a representative to whom the requested certificate should be sent.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 3: In section 3, you must indicate with a check mark the type of certificate you are requesting. The first listed option is a Title 15 certificate, requesting that you be reinstated by the Secretary of State after a voluntary dissolution.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 4: The second listed option is a Dissolution/Withdrawal Certificate to withdraw or dissolve your certificate with the Secretary of State.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 5: The third listed option is a certificate of Good Standing documenting that your tax filing and payment requirements are current.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 6: The fourth listed option is a certificate of Tax Clearance, certifying that your final return was filed and all taxes have been paid.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 7: The fifth listed option is a certificate of Reviver, reinstating your business with the Secretary of State after an involuntary suspension.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 8: In section 4, check the box next to the statement describing your business entity.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 9: In section 5, you should complete line a if you are merging or consolidating your entity. Give the name and federal employer identification number of the surviving entity, and the date of the merger or consolidation.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 10: Indicate on line b if you are filing a combined Montana tax return. If so, enter the name and federal employer identification number as shown on your return.
Montana Application For Tax Certificate CR-T Step 11: Sign and print your name. Provide your title and the date.
