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Tax Policy and Research Reports

In addition to providing research for our state legislature and administration and the Biennial Report, our Tax Policy and Research office also provides information on state taxes, policy decisions, and economic trends. This report provides a detailed breakdown of the taxes paid in each county in Montana.

Taxes Paid by County

Taxes Paid by County
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2018 Taxes Paid by County in 2018 (PDF, 4MB)
2016 Taxes Paid by County in 2016 (PDF, 4 MB)
2014 Taxes Paid by County in 2014 (PDF, 4 MB)

Other Reports

Trends and Cycles in Montana Income Tax Data – August, 2016 (PDF, 566 KB)

Income and Inequality in Montana 2001 through 2014 (PDF, 2 MB)

Employment Study – February, 2013 (PDF, 1 MB)

Migration Study – July, 2012 (PDF, 817 KB)

Volatility of Income Reported on Montana Income Tax Returns 1997 through 2001 (PDF, 764 KB)

Revenue Impact of SB407 (PDF, 1 MB)

Spring, 2010 Study of Schedule D (Capital Gains) and Schedule E (Rents, Royalties, Partnership) Income Reported on Individual Income Tax Returns, Tax Years 2002 – 2006 – Spring, 2010 (PDF, 678 KB)

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