Montana Personal Income Tax Laws

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No one likes to pay income taxes each year, but taxation is necessary for federal and state governments to operate and provide services for residents. While the vast majority of states collect a personal income tax, similar to that collected by the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it's usually a much smaller bill. State tax returns are due the same time as federal returns (April 15 of each year, unless it falls on a holiday or weekend), and often are calculated together. Most states now offer electronic (online) filing of tax returns in addition to the traditional paper filing.

Not all income is taxable, but includes money from salaries and wages, dividends and stock profits, and other sources. Income such as child support payments, welfare, and some retirement funds may not be taxed.

Personal Income Taxes in Montana at a Glance

Montana has seven different tax brackets that correspond with different income levels. The first $2,800 is taxed at a rate of 1 percent, income over $2,800 but less than $5,000 is taxed at 2 percent, and so on. See the Individuals section of Montana's official Website to learn about the state's income tax code.

See the following chart for more details about personal income taxes in Montana. See FindLaw's Tax Law section for more articles.

Code Section	15-30-101, et seq.
Who is Required to File	Residents on entire net income; Nonresidents on net income from property owned and business carried on in Montana; Estates and trusts are taxed during administration except if for educational, charitable, or religious purposes; Partnerships and S corporations are not taxed
Rates (Tax Brackets)	Up to $2,800: 1% $2,801 - $5,000: 2% $5,001 - $7,600: 3% $7,601 - $10,300: 4% $10,301 - $13,300: 5% $13,301 - $17,100: 6% $17,101: 6.9%
Federal Income Tax Deductible	Yes
Federal Income Used as Basis	Yes

Note: State laws are subject to change at any time, usually through the enactment of newly signed legislation but sometimes through higher court decisions and other means. We strive to ensure the accuracy of these pages, but you also may want to contact a Montana tax attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.

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