Tax Policy and Research Reports

In addition to providing research for our state legislature and administration and the Biennial Report, our Tax Policy and Research office also provides information on state taxes, policy decisions, and economic trends.

Taxes Paid by County

This report provides a detailed breakdown of the taxes paid in each county in Montana.

Tax Year Download
2018 PDF, 4MB
2016 PDF, 4 MB
2014 PDF, 4 MB

Other Reports

Trends and Cycles in Montana Income Tax Data – August, 2016 (PDF, 566 KB)

Income and Inequality in Montana 2001 through 2014 (PDF, 2 MB)

Employment Study – February, 2013 (PDF, 1 MB)

Migration Study – July, 2012 (PDF, 817 KB)

Volatility of Income Reported on Montana Income Tax Returns 1997 through 2001 (PDF, 764 KB)

Revenue Impact of SB407 (PDF, 1MB)

Spring, 2010 Study of Schedule D (Capital Gains) and Schedule E (Rents, Royalties, Partnership) Income Reported on Individual Income Tax Returns, Tax Years 2002 – 2006 – Spring, 2010 (PDF, 678 KB)