Governor proposes 4.7% flat income tax rate

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 845

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Tuesday his administration will propose a 4.7% income tax rate, which drew immediate criticisms from Democrats.

The state currently has a two-tiered, graduated income tax system that tops out at 5.4%.

Many Montanans already have a 4.7% tax rate, which is the case for households filing jointly for taxable income of as much as $95,000. Montana has gone from seven tax brackets to two since Gianforte took office in 2021.

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