Should Missoula Institute a Two Cent Tax on Gas? [Poll]
The Missoula Public Works Committee has approved a two cent gasoline tax. Next week the city council will examine the measure and if approved, the issue could end up on the ballot this November. Should...
View ArticleMissoula City Councilman Adam Hertz Comments on Proposed Gas Tax
An interview with Missoula city councilman Adam Hertz on the proposed 2 cent gas tax to pay for sidewalk improvements. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleMissoula Won't Get a Gas Tax This Year, Here's Why
Even if the gas tax makes it to the ballot, voters will likely rejected it. Here's why. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleIntoducing America's New Type of Taxation
As a tax, the individual mandate is a completely new breed that is unspecified in the constitution. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleMax Baucus' Highway Bill Destroys an Entire Industry
Thanks to new taxes in the highway bill thousands of U.S. workers will be looking for new jobs. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleCost To Montana Families if U.S. Jumps the Fiscal Cliff
A new study from the Tax Foundation breaks down the amount of tax increases that will go into effect for Montanans on January 1, 2013 if Congress cannot negotiate a new tax scheme. Read More|Comment...
View ArticleLegislators Gear Up to Reform Montana's Business Equipment Tax
On January 23, the first of many bills related to Montana's business equipment tax will make its way to a hearing at the legislature. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleSenator's Bill Would Drop Montana's Personal Income Tax Rate
A senator's proposal to reduce Montana's income tax by one percent. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleTax Guru Discusses Implications of the Supreme Court's DOMA decision- Talk...
On the July 1 Episode of Talk Back, tax guru Walt Kero joins us to discuss the tax implications after the Supreme Court's decision to repeal parts of the Defense of Marriage Act. Will the change in law...
View ArticleMontana Revenues Driven by Individual Income Tax, Possibly Increased in 2012...
Montana Legislative Services Fiscal Analyst Stephanie Morrison has been studying the major sources of revenue for the state of Montana during the past fiscal year and says one source stood out...
View ArticleBaucus Pressing for Tax Reform, Harry Reid Opposes
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Max Baucus has just 16 months left in office, but he isn't letting that stop him from plowing ahead on an aggressive plan to rewrite the nation's tax code. Read...
View ArticleMontana-Made Movie 'Nebraska' Nominated for Six Oscars, May Help Bring More...
According to the Montana Film Commission, a black-and-white film shot in Montana is receiving a lot of praise this awards season and may help pave the way for more films to be produced in the state....
View ArticleMontana's Business Tax Climate Rates Sixth Best in the Nation According to...
A new study by the Tax Foundation ranks Montana as having the sixth best business tax climate in the country. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleBill Proposed to Increase Montana Gas Tax by a Nickel
A bill has been introduced in the Montana Legislature that would increase the state's gas tax by a nickel. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Department of Revenue Continues to Block Fraudulent Returns – Refunds...
The Montana Department of Revenue is busy filing tax returns! Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Department of Revenue Expanding Free Call Center Hours
The Montana Department of Revenue is increasing staff and availability in the run up to Tax Day. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleMissoula City Council Lowers Tax Increase
The Missoula City Council received their taxable value numbers from the Department of Revenue this week and some good news came from the report back. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleIRS Data Shows Montana as a Tax Migration Winner
The IRS recently released a package of Tax Migration Data for 2013, which shows when people stop paying taxes in one place and started paying them in another.... Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleMontana Department of Revenue Questioning Constitutionality of Private School...
Last legislative session, Montana officials approved a new scholarship tax credit program, but teacher's unions are urging the Montana Department of Revenue to prohibit credits for donations to...
View ArticleSen. Steve Daines Finalizes Ban on Internet Taxation
Senator Steve Daines finalized a ban on state and local governments from taxing Internet access on Thursday. Continue reading…
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