The deadline for filing FCC Form 499-Q with the Universal Service Administrative Company (“USAC”) is August 1st.
All non de minimis providers of telecommunications services and interconnected VoIP services are required to complete Form 499-Q and report actual revenue and projected revenue for the applicable reporting periods.
De minimis providers are not required to remit Form 499-Q but must nevertheless ensure they are appropriately identified as de minimis in USAC’s eFile system.
CLIENT ACTION ITEMS:
Clients subscribed to the The Commpliance Group’s Managed Compliance Service will be contacted directly regarding the timely submission of revenue and other required data.
If you are not currently subscribed to our Managed Compliance Service, but require assistance preparing and filing the Form 499-Q, please contact us at your earliest convenience to ensure timely filing. Failure to remit required data in a timely manner may result in delinquent remittance and imposition of penalties.
E-File System and Electronic Officer Certification Information
Electronically-filed Form 499s are not complete until the “Officer Certification” is submitted, either by filing a hard copy or conducting the certification through USAC’s E-File System. All clients wishing to perform officer certifications electronically must have access to their individual USAC E-file account.
Clients who do not have the correct E-file account information or whose information has changed since the last submission may encounter significant delays when filing and certifying Form 499s. Therefore, all clients with an existing account with USAC should locate and confirm the functionality of their USAC E-file System Username and Password as soon as possible in anticipation of the upcoming 499.
Clients who are unable to locate their current E-File System log-in information should contact USAC’s Help Desk at (888) 641-8722.
FCC Form 499 Late Filing Policy
Form 499s received by after the due date may be subject to a late filing fee. USAC and the FCC strictly enforce applicable filing deadlines and rarely make exceptions for late-filed Forms. Failure to timely file and accurately report revenue in a Form 499 is a violation of FCC rules and may result in a USAC audit, FCC investigation, or both.
Clients who have specific questions about how to report revenue on the Form 499-Q should contact Chris Canter at cac@commpliancegroup.com.
