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Yes, for some. All third-party agents (payroll providers, accounting firms, etc.) must file reports electronically on behalf of their clients. Additionally, employers who reported 20 or more employees in any one quarter must file electronically. Once an employer meets the requirement for electronic filing they must continue to file electronically indefinitely (24.11.2711 MCA).
Electronic payments are preferred but not required at this time.
For information on electronic filing options, see our Montana UI Contributions e-Filing Handbook
Filing a quarterly report on UI eServices for Employers is quick, easy, and secure. It's also the best way to ensure you are always using the correct tax rate AND calculating excess wages correctly. For step by step instructions review our e-filing handbook.
Montana UI Contributions E-Filing Handbook
If you are a QuickBooks Enhanced Payroll subscriber, you can set up QuickBooks to e-file (and pay) your quarterly report following these QuickBooks Instructions for e-Filing
If you are not an Enhanced Payroll subscriber, or prefer to file your reports through UI eServices for Employers, these simple instructions will help you Create an Excel file from QuickBooks and import your wage records into eServices.
Please note: We are happy to help if we can but, we can not provide product support for QuickBooks. Please contact QuickBooks customer support at 1-800-343-9837.
Yes, we will accept either ICESA or FSET bulk files. The files must be properly formatted. Please refer to our electronic filing handbook for more information.
After the above information is received, we will contact you when your customer record has been created and provide further instructions for creating an eServices logon and submitting authorization forms to link your clients.
To access client accounts on eServices, you will need to submit an Authorization Form for each client.
There could be a couple different reasons:
There are a few common reasons:
SIDES is a convenient and secure way for employers (or their agents) to electronically receive and respond to requests for information regarding unemployment insurance benefit claims. SIDES E-Response is accessed through UI eServices for Employers. If you have not already signed up for eServices access, you will need to.
For more information review our SIDES Information Sheet
Last Updated 5/3/21To sign-up for SIDES, you simply need to provide the contact information for the person(s) who will be responsible for responding to SIDES requests.
Yes, you can. Log into UI eServices for Employers under ACCOUNT SERVICES, select the FINANCIALS tab and ABATEMENT REQUEST. Complete and submit the request.
Note: Only individuals authorized will have access to request an abatement. If the option is grayed out, it means you do not have the appropriate access level. Call (406) 444-3834 to request an abatement over the phone.
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