Bob Story

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would make local agencies ask voters for a specific dollar amount of property tax increases on ballot levies rather than rely on mills — a property tax-based increase that can help account for inflation and changes in property values.

Property tax sticker shock swept through Montana this fall, with many homeowners opening bills to find a spike of 20% or more.Since then, a blame game has erupted between lawmakers, counties and the governor over who — or what — is responsible for the surge.

Montanans hate it. Politicians fear it. Supporters discuss it in hushed tones after the blinds are closed and the kids are tucked safely into bed. Yet, It doesn't exist in Montana. What is it? Today we’re talking about the sales tax. Wait, don't go! The tax debate is actually pretty hot right now, and a listener wants to know why Montana remains one of the few states without a sales tax.

A Kalispell Republican has revived an effort to amend Montana’s Constitution in an attempt to fundamentally change the state’s tax code. Critics say the…

The first state budget offered by Gov. Greg Gianforte includes tax cuts and a marginal increase in general fund spending.Gianforte campaigned on the…

Montana Governor elect Greg Gianforte on Nov. 17 announced more transition advisory teams to review candidates to serve in his cabinet.

This week on "Capitol Talk", tax cut bills are getting a lot of attention at the Montana Legislature this session. One legislator, Nicholas Schwaderer of…

State lawmakers are considering the question of who should make tax policy decisions. Voters or the Montana Legislature?Members of the House Taxation…