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Calculate Your 2026 Montana State Tax & Take-Home Pay
Calculate Your Montana Take-Home Pay
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4.7%-5.9%
Standard Deduction
$6,160
Tax Type
Progressive
Montana Income Tax Overview 2026
Montana imposes a state income tax of 4.7%-5.9%. Reduced from 7 brackets to 2. Your actual Montana tax liability depends on your filing status, deductions, and taxable income.
In addition to Montana state tax, all workers pay federal income tax (10%—7% progressive brackets) and FICA taxes (7.65% combined). Use our calculator above to see your complete tax breakdown.
State-Specific Tax Information
Montana has a progressive state income tax system with two brackets, ranging from 4.7% to 5.9%. The Montana Department of Revenue administers state taxes. The state recently simplified its tax structure, reducing from seven brackets to two.
Key Tax Features: Montana offers a standard deduction of $6,160 for single filers. The state taxes Social Security benefits for higher-income retirees. Montana has a unique "clawback" provision for certain federal deductions. The state has significant natural resource extraction (coal, oil, copper).
Economic Sectors: Montana's economy is driven by agriculture (cattle, wheat, barley), tourism (Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks), energy extraction, and increasingly technology and remote work. Billings is the largest city and a commercial hub.
No Local Income Tax: Montana does not impose local income taxes on wages. Local governments rely on property taxes and some local option taxes. The state sales tax rate is 0%.
Useful Resources
- Montana Department of Revenue —Official tax agency
- Montana Tax Forms —Form 2, Form 1 instructions
About Montana
Montana recently simplified its tax code from seven brackets down to just two. The state has vast natural resources (coal, oil, timber) and a growing outdoor recreation and tourism economy centered around Yellowstone.
Frequently Asked Questions —Montana Taxes
What is the Montana state income tax rate for 2026?
Montana has a state income tax rate of 4.7%-5.9%. Reduced from 7 brackets to 2. Use our calculator above to see your exact Montana state tax liability based on your income and filing status.
How much is take-home pay in Montana?
Your Montana take-home pay depends on federal tax, 4.7%-5.9% state tax, and FICA (7.65%). For a $60,000 salary in Montana, estimated take-home is approximately $47,000—47,500 annually after all taxes.
Does Montana have local income taxes?
No, Montana does not impose local income taxes on wages. You only pay the state rate of 4.7%-5.9% plus federal taxes and FICA.
Sources & assumptions
Last reviewed: May 24, 2026. This page is a simplified planning guide for state take-home pay. It uses the state rate summary shown above plus federal income tax and FICA assumptions from NumBoxHub's main paycheck calculator.
What is included: Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and the visible state income-tax assumption for this page.
What may be excluded: Local wage taxes, city payroll taxes, state-specific credits, itemized deductions, employer benefits, retirement contributions, and official payroll withholding table adjustments.
Primary references: IRS 2026 tax inflation adjustments, Social Security wage base updates, and the relevant state tax agency publications.