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Postpaid Wireless Communications Surcharge Return (WCS-1)
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March 1, 2025–February 28, 2026
WCS-1
WCS-1-I (Instructions)
Postpaid Wireless Communications Surcharge Return- Use this form to report transactions for the quarter March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026; available by calling (518) 591-5283
Prepaid Wireless Communications Surcharge Return (WCS-2-PRE)
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December 1, 2025–February 28, 2026
WCS-2-PRE
WCS-2-PRE-I (Instructions)
Prepaid Wireless Communications Surcharge Return
September 1, 2025–November 30, 2025
WCS-2-PRE
WCS-2-PRE-I (Instructions)
Prepaid Wireless Communications Surcharge Return
June 1, 2025–August 31, 2025
WCS-2-PRE
WCS-2-PRE-I (Instructions)
Prepaid Wireless Communications Surcharge Return
March 1, 2025–May 31, 2025
WCS-2-PRE
WCS-2-PRE-I (Instructions)
Prepaid Wireless Communications Surcharge Return
Updated:
February 19, 2026