Committees
Committees The Department of Revenue has specialized committees, groups, and councils to assist each of its divisions in serving the citizens of Montana: Agricultural Land Valuation Advisory Committee Economic Affairs Interim Committee Forest Land Taxation Advisory Committee Interim Budget Committee Section A Revenue Interim Committee
Business & Income Tax Webinars On this page, you can find records and materials from past webinars hosted by the Business and Income Tax Division, as well as a schedule of upcoming webinars and topics. Please contact us with any additional questions you may have. Recent BIT Webinar Recordings Lodging Facility Sales and Use Taxes (presented October 17, 2025) These webinars present a high-level overview of Lodging Facility Sales and Use Taxes in the state of Montana. Part One Part Two 2024 Montana Tax Updates Webinar (presented November 26, 2024) Download the presentation: 2024 Montana Tax Updates PDF Tax Simplification Webinar (presented July 23, 2024 at 11:00am) Download the presentation: 2024 Montana Tax Simplification PDF Cannabis Taxation and Compliance Webinar (presented June 27, 2024) Montana Withholding Requirements Webinars for 2024 These webinars presented the latest changes to Montana wage withholding resulting from income tax simplification. Montana Withholding Requirements for 2024(presented March 20, 2024 at 11 am) Related Resource: Withholding Tax Update slides_03-20-2024 Montana Withholding Requirements for 2024(presented January 18, 2024 at 9 am) Related Resource: Withholding Tax Update slides_01-18-2024 Montana Withholding Requirements for 2024(presented December 14, 2023 at 9 am) Related Resource: Withholding Tax Update slides 12-14-2023 Montana New Accounts and updated MW-4 webinar for Tax Year 2023/2024 (presented December 13, 2023 at 9:00 am) In this webinar, we discussed: new account holders and withholding requirements the updated MW-4 for 2024 Montana’s Pass-Through Entity Tax (presented November 27, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.) The Pass-Through Entity Tax is a new tax that pass-through entities in Montana can elect to pay. This webinar covered the new tax and how it works. Related Resources PTET Webinar Presentation Slides
The Agricultural Land Valuation Advisory Committee makes recommendations on valuing Montana’s agricultural property. The governor appoints committee members and one committee member must also be a staff member from the Montana State University’s College of Agriculture. 15-7-201, MCA outlines the committee’s roles and responsibilities. Committee Members: Cynthia Johnson, Member. Mailing Address: 23073 Sollid Rd, Conrad, MT 59425. Phone: 406-271-3725. Email: [email protected]. Qualifications: Knowledgeable in agriculture. Nick Hagerty, Member. Mailing Address: 311 Linfield Hall, MSU Dept. of Ag Econ & Econ, Bozeman, MT 59717. Email: [email protected]. Qualifications: Montana State University, College of Agriculture. Todd Olsen, Member. Mailing Address: 295 Buttermilk Curve, Lewistown, MT 59457. Phone: 406-350-0025. Email: [email protected]. Qualifications: Knowledgeable in agricultural economics. Gina Stevens, Member. Mailing Address: RR1 Box 1117a, Hardin, MT 59034. Phone: 406-679-0136. Email: [email protected]. Qualifications: Knowledgeable in agricultural economics. John Lewis, Member. Mailing Address: PO Box 204, Lavina, MT 59046. Phone: 406-855-4070. Email: [email protected]. Qualifications: Knowledgeable in agricultural economics. Jerry Nielsen, Member. Mailing Address: 3800 Sourdough Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715. Phone: 406-587-8643. Email: [email protected]. Qualifications: Knowledgeable in agricultural economics. John Schutter, Member. Mailing Address: 3821 Wooden Shoe Rd, Manhattan, MT 59741. Phone: 406-580-6446; 406-284-6446. Email: [email protected]. Qualifications: Knowledgeable in agriculture. Eric Moore, Chair. Mailing Address: 487 Signal Butte Rd, Miles City, MT 59301. Phone: 406-853-2333. Email: [email protected]. Qualifications: Knowledgeable in agricultural economics. Meetings: Upcoming Meetings: Upcoming meetings to be announced. Previous Meeting - 6/10/2026 Meeting Details: Date and Time: June 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Director's Office Conference Room, 4th Floor Mitchell Building 125 N. Roberts St. Helena, MT 59601 Meeting Records: Meeting Recording (Youtube) Meeting Minutes (TXT File) Relevant Documents: June 10, 2026 Meeting Agenda (PDF) AUM Carrying Capacity Recommendation Memorandum (PDF) 10-Year Olympic Average (PDF) Agricultural Land Reappraisal Overview (PDF) 2026 MSU Animal Unit Months (AUM) Report (PDF) Meeting Archives: Meeting Records Archive - Agendas Past Agendas: 2024: August 1, 2024 (PDF, 176 KB) 2022: April 22, 2022 (PDF, 79 KB) Meeting Records Archive - Advisory Committee Minutes Past Advisory Committee Minutes: 2022: April 22, 2022 (PDF, 128 KB) Meeting Records Archive - Reports and Supplemental Documents: 2024 Agricultural Land Reappraisal Overview (PDF, 235 KB) 2024 Montana State University – Animal Unit Months Report (PDF, 241 KB) 2022 Montana State University AUM Report (PDF, 564 KB) 2022 Agricultural Land Advisory Committee Handout (PDF, 1.1 MB) 2021 Irrigated Land Productivity Adjustments (PDF, 53.4 KB) 2020 Montana State University AUM Report (PDF, 176 KB) 2014 Agricultural Leasing Study (PDF, 582 KB) Meeting Records Archive - Meeting Video Recordings: Agricultural Land Valuation Advisory Committee Meeting 08-01-2024
Cannabis and Alcohol Divisions Have Merged The Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division (CARD) has officially launched, resulting from the merger of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (ABCD) and the Cannabis Control Division (CCD). About the Merger Core Functions Remain Unchanged: Essential activities like licensing, distribution, inventory tracking, inspection, and points of contact will not see significant changes. Minor Changes: There will be minor operational changes including merging staff info office space at the liquor warehouse in Helena, an updated integrated website, a new CARD logo, and updated mission and value statements. Commitment to Efficiency: CARD aims to find new efficiencies to support the Department of Revenue's mission of being the nation's most citizen-oriented, efficiently administered, state tax agency. Future Communication: Further updates will be posted as minor changes are rolled out. Alcohol Programs & Licensing Permits, renewals, reporting and resources for Montana's alcohol industry. Cannabis Programs & Licensing Permits, medical cards, testing labs, licenses, reporting and resources for Montana's cannabis industry. Administrative Rules & Statute Alcohol & Cannabis Statute Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana (MCA, Title 16) Cannabis Administrative Rules Cannabis Administrative Rules (Chapter 42.39) Alcohol Administrative Rules Agency Liquor Stores and Vendors (Chapter 42.11) Liquor Licenses (Chapter 42.12) Regulation of Licensees (Chapter 42.13) Our mission is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all Montanans through fair administration, education, regulation, and enforcement of alcoholic beverages and cannabis laws. Contacts Contact the Cannabis & Alcohol Regulation Division Contact METRC Support Submit a Cannabis Related Concern Submit an Alcohol Related Concern Submit Request for Public Information Recent News & Updates Cannabis September 2026 Newsletter 2026 Scholarship Winners Announced Mobile ID Verification for Cannabis Dispensaries
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