Governor pushes flat income tax rate at Mountain States Policy Center event

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 26, 2026

Words: 451

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Saying it was the “best policy around,” Gov. Greg Gianforte said a flat income tax rate was a goal of his heading into the 2027 Legislative session.

Gianforte has cut state income taxes significantly since taking office in 2020— the highest bracket taxpayers paid 6.9% in 2021. In 2027, after legislation passed during the 2025 session, that number will be 5.4% for the highest bracket and 4.7% for the lower bracket.

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