MEDIA: MEDIA Credit Payment Voucher (Form MEDIA) (2024)
Montana · Montana DOR · Used for tax years 2024
The Montana MEDIA Credit Payment Voucher accompanies check payments for the MEDIA Credit application fee or the 2% credit transfer fee. It records your FEIN or SSN, credit year, DOC certification number, and amount paid.
Who files this form
Use this voucher when paying the MEDIA Credit application fee or the 2% MEDIA Credit transfer fee by check.
The application fee is:
- $500 for a production company with a base investment of less than $350,000.
- $1,000 for a production company with a base investment of $350,000 or more.
- $1,000 for a postproduction company applying for the postproduction tax credit.
The transfer fee is 2% of the value of the credit being transferred.
What you'll need
Have your check and the following information ready to complete the voucher:
- Name and mailing address, including city, state, and ZIP code.
- Contact name and phone number.
- Full FEIN or SSN.
- Credit year.
- DOC certification number.
- Amount paid for the application fee or 2% transfer fee.
How to file
Complete the voucher, including your full FEIN or SSN so your payment is properly credited. Detach the voucher at the cut line and mail it with your check to:
Montana Department of Revenue
PO Box 5835
Helena, MT 59604-5835
Do not staple or tape the voucher to your check or return.
Common mistakes
- Leaving out your full FEIN or SSN. The form says to include it to ensure proper credit of your payment.
- Stapling or taping the voucher to your check or return. The form says not to do this.
- Mailing a check without the detached voucher. The form directs you to detach the voucher and mail it with your check.
Questions people ask
What payments is this voucher for?
Use it when paying the MEDIA Credit application fee or the 2% MEDIA Credit transfer fee by check.
What is the application fee for a production company?
The fee is $500 if the base investment is less than $350,000. It is $1,000 if the base investment is $350,000 or more.
What is the application fee for a postproduction company?
A postproduction company applying for the postproduction tax credit pays a $1,000 application fee.
How much is the MEDIA Credit transfer fee?
The fee is 2% of the value of the credit being transferred.
Do I need to include my full FEIN or SSN?
Yes. The form says to include your full FEIN or SSN to ensure proper credit of your payment.