A multi-channel video or audio service provider shall:

(1)  collect the tax imposed by Section 59-26-103 from the purchaser;

Terms Used In Utah Code 59-26-104

  • Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Multi-channel video or audio service provider: includes the following except as specifically exempted by state or federal law:
(i) a cable operator;
(ii) a CATV provider;
(iii) a multi-point distribution provider;
(iv) a MMDS provider;
(v) a SMATV operator;
(vi) a direct-to-home satellite service provider; or
(vii) a DBS provider. See Utah Code 59-26-102
(2)  pay the tax collected under Subsection (1) to the commission:

(a)  monthly on or before the last day of the month immediately following the last day of the previous month if:

(i)  the multi-channel video or audio service provider is required to file a sales and use tax return with the commission monthly under Section 59-12-108; or

(ii)  the multi-channel video or audio service provider is not required to file a sales and use tax return under Chapter 12, Sales and Use Tax Act; or

(b)  quarterly on or before the last day of the month immediately following the last day of the previous quarter if the multi-channel video or audio service provider is required to file a sales and use tax return with the commission quarterly under Section 59-12-107; and

(3)  pay the tax collected under Subsection (1) using a form prescribed by the commission.

Amended by Chapter 354, 2020 General Session