Tax the tourists? That cash grab may not be as lucrative as you think.

By: Darrell Ehrlick

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 923

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Frustrated by rising property taxes, complicated tax schemes and housing costs that seem out-of-control, leaders at the state, county and local level have been getting an earful from local residents, and some have raised the question: Is it (again) time to consider a statewide sales tax?

Just the mere mention of the concept is politically fraught in the Treasure State.

Bob Story, of the Montana Taxpayers Association, told a crowd in Billings on Tuesday that …

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