Montana Form HCT-2 is the Retailer Monthly Hard Cider Report for businesses purchasing hard cider from a winery or brewery located outside of Montana. The form is used to report the purchase of hard cider merchandise by retailers to the Montana Department of Revenue. This report must be submitted monthly, detailing all purchases from out-of-state suppliers. The form ensures that the necessary data on hard cider transactions is accurately recorded and maintained, facilitating the proper tracking and reporting required by Montana state law. It must be submitted by the 15th of each month, and all relevant documents such as invoices and delivery records should be kept for inspection by the Department of Revenue.
How to File Montana Form HCT-2
To file the Montana Form HCT-2, you must complete all required fields accurately. The form can be submitted via mail to the Montana Department of Revenue or electronically if applicable.
How to Complete Montana Form HCT-2
General Information Section
Period Ending
Enter the month and year for which the report is being submitted. This represents the time period for the hard cider purchases made by your business.
License No.
Provide the license number assigned to your business.
Retailer Name
Enter the full name of the retailer (your business name).
Address
Provide the full street address of your business, including city, state, and ZIP code.
Phone
Enter the phone number for your business.
Email
Provide a valid email address for communication regarding this report.
Hard Cider Merchandise Purchased Section
Invoice Date
List the date of the invoice for each purchase.
Supplier
Enter the name of the supplier from whom the hard cider merchandise was purchased.
Supplier License No.
Provide the license number of the supplier, as issued by their respective state or authority.
Brand
Specify the brand of hard cider purchased.
Invoice No.
Enter the unique invoice number for each purchase.
Liters
Provide the total number of liters purchased for each transaction.
Total Liters
At the bottom of this section, calculate and enter the total number of liters purchased for the entire month.
Declaration Section
Certification
The form must be signed by the retailer or an authorized representative, confirming that the information provided is true and correct.
Signed
The signature of the person submitting the report.
Title
Enter the title of the person signing the report (e.g., owner, manager).
Submission
Once completed, submit the form by either:
- Email: Send the form to the email address provided: DORAlcoholicBeverageControl@mt.gov.
- Mail: Send the form to the following address:
- Montana Department of Revenue
- Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
- P.O. Box 1712
- Helena, MT 59604-1712
For any questions or assistance, you can call the Montana Department of Revenue at (406) 444-6900 or use Montana Relay at 711 for hearing impaired assistance.