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Washington Post: Montana’s real estate bonanza turns political as property taxes soar
May 22, 2024/
The downside of the pandemic-powered boom has gripped state legislatures across the West and is a hot campaign issue in Montana’s gubernatorial race.
“What’s happened is the real rich people have bought up a lot of acreage, a lot of big ranches. We’re farmers over 50 years, and then for 10 years here, we’ve contributed greatly to the economy. And now we’re getting penalized for it.”Democrat Ryan Busse has made property taxes the centerpiece of his campaign to flip the governorship this fall, framing the hikes as evidence that Gianforte and his Republican supermajority are selling out Montana to wealthy outsiders and corporate interests.
City Club Missoula Video – Treasure State Taxes: Shedding Light on Montana’s Tax System (Best way to understand our current situation)
City Club Missoula’s August forum dove deep into Montana’s Taxation System. The forum featured current and former members of local and state government. The expert panel provided an overview of Montana’s multifaceted system, including tax codes and rates, collections, rebates, and burdens.
