Active Duty Military Pay Tax Exemption
Active-duty military pay is exempt from Montana state income tax.
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Eligibility
Active-duty service members with Montana residency. No disability rating required.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-05-06 against revenue.mt.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Montana state agency before applying.
Other Montana Tax Benefits
Military Retirement Income Partial Deduction
Deduction equal to the lesser of 50% of military retirement income or Montana-source wage income for 5 years.
Up to 50% of retirement income deduction
Disabled Veteran Property Tax Reduction
Property tax rate reduced by 50-100% on primary residence for 100% service-connected disabled veterans.
Up to 100% property tax reduction
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