by Rocky Mountain Accounting | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Residential Clean Energy and Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credits Expiring 12/31/2025 Are you planning to install a new water heater, biomass stove, windows, doors, or insulation in your home? Thinking about installing clean energy systems such as solar...
by Rocky Mountain Accounting | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Social Security Benefits and the Enhanced Deduction for Seniors Social Security benefits remain taxable under the latest tax bill; what does that mean for you? Are Social Security benefits taxable? The short answer is yes. You must pay taxes on up to 85% of your...
by Rocky Mountain Accounting | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Big changes are coming to Montana property taxes! In 2026, Montana is introducing a new homestead and rental property reduced property tax rate for qualifying properties. All other residential properties (including cabins, second homes, short-term rentals, etc.) will...
by Rocky Mountain Accounting | Aug 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Montana property owners will see significant changes to their property taxes in 2025 & 2026. In 2025, the property tax rate will be a function of assessed value with a new <$400,000 bracket added. The first $400,000 will be taxed at .76%, the next $1.1 million...
by Rocky Mountain Accounting | Aug 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Filing period for 2024 Montana Property Tax Rebate: August 15, 2025 – October 1, 2025. Rebate amount: $400 or an amount not to exceed the property taxes paid on principal Montana residence for tax year 2024. Qualifications: Owned a Montana residence for at least seven...