When to File

Upcoming Deadlines for Forms

FCC Form 499-A and FCC Form 499-Q

Form Name Form Due Date* Revenue Reported Revision Deadline*
FCC Form 499-Q November 1, 2022 1Q projected 2023
3Q revenue 2022
December 16, 2022
FCC Form 499-Q February 1, 2023 2Q projected 2023
4Q revenue 2022
March 20, 2023
FCC Form 499-A  April 3, 2023 Prior year: 2022
January – December
March 31, 2024
FCC Form 499-Q May 1, 2023 3Q projected 2023
1Q revenue 2023
June 15, 2023
FCC Form 499-Q August 1, 2023 4Q projected 2023
2Q revenue 2023
September 15, 2023
FCC Form 499-Q November 1, 2023 1Q projected 2024
3Q revenue 2023
December 18, 2023

* When a form due date falls on a weekend or holiday, the form is due the following business day.

As general guidance for filing the FCC Forms 499-A/Q (Telecommunications Reporting Worksheets):

  • Forms must be received by USAC on or before the due date to be considered filed on time.
  • Failure to file the FCC Form 499-A or FCC Form 499-Q (if applicable) within 30 days of the due date will result in a late filing fee assessed by USAC.
  • The FCC Form 499-A (annual Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet) reports historical revenue.
    • There is a one year deadline from the original due date for downward revisions; upward revisions are accepted anytime.
  • The FCC Form 499-Q (quarterly Telecommunications Reporting Worksheet) projects the future quarter’s revenue.
    • There is a 45-day deadline from the original due date for any revisions.