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Coal economy troubles hitting Montana’s tax rolls
November 6, 2020 /
Coal economy struggles are showing up on Montana tax rolls with millions of dollars past due to state and local governments.
Mining companies Decker Coal and the Navajo Transitional Energy Co. owe more than $9 million gross proceeds taxes, which are collected on the amount of coal actually mined and paid to counties. The two companies own southwest Montana mines a short walk from each other in Big Horn County. Coal severance taxes paid to the state are also about $9 million past due.
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