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Whitefish rental assistance program will start accepting applications in January. Gov. announces property tax task force as lawmakers consider a special session. Attorney general sues Facebook & Instagram, alleging serious risks to children.
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The Montana Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the state has the power to compel counties to collect a property tax that helps fund public schools. Nearly all counties in the state had banded together to collect less than the full tax.
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The Montana Supreme Court Wednesday ordered counties to collect the full amount of property taxes ordered by the state.
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The Gianforte administration says counties must collect the full tax levied by the state to equalize funding for public schools. But county officials say that tax is subject to a cap the state has ignored.
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Thirty-seven counties have locked-in their plans to collect less in property taxes than the state has requested, according to Montana Association of Counties director Eric Bryson.
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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.
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Montana taxpayers who qualify for a property tax rebate have only a few days left to claim theirs. The final day to claim the Montana property tax rebate is Monday, October 2nd.
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Attorney Matthew Monforton filed a suit on behalf of state Sen. Brad Molnar of Laurel Tuesday, arguing the state is overcharging property owners in taxes this year.
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Montana homeowners can now apply to claim up to $675 in property tax rebates.
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Senate Democrats are asking Montana’s governor to call a special legislative session to address rising property values. It’s not yet clear if rising home values will lead to a hike in property taxes.