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Montanans who have filed their 2020 Montana income tax returns can now check the status of their refunds online. Montanans can simply visit the department’s website at MTRevenue.gov/refund to learn whether their return is still being processed, if there’s been a delay, or if their refund is on its way. Electronic filing is the safest and fastest way to file your return and get your refund as quickly as possible. For all taxpayers, it could take as long as 90 days to receive a refund due to security measures to combat identity theft and fra...
The Montana Department of Revenue is warning all Montanans to watch out for scams related to the recently announced federal stimulus package. With recent news of direct payments to Americans based on their 2018 or 2019 tax information, scammers are already contacting individuals, and especially tax preparers, by phone, email, and text, trying to solicit personal, financial and tax information that can be used for identity theft and financial fraud. “It’s tragic that even during a national crisis, criminals are taking advantage of fear and unc...
Montanans have through April 15 to apply for two programs that may reduce their property taxes. The Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) helps Montana property owners with low incomes. Those who qualify can get a 30, 50, or 80% reduction of the tax rate on up to $200,000 of a home’s value. The owner must have a total 2018 federal adjusted gross household income of less than $23,337 (if single) or $31,116 (if married or head of household). The applicant’s spouse’s income must be included in the total, even if they are not an owner of the prope...
The Montana Department of Revenue warns all residents to be aware of numerous scams and frauds related to their tax information and potential refunds. “Most Montanans are honest and trust others to be honest too, but unfortunately criminals around the world target our taxpayers and their personal information,” said Gene Walborn, director of the Montana Department of Revenue. “A little bit of caution and awareness can go a long way to protecting your information and making sure no one can abuse it.” Here are some common tax season scams. • Payin...
