By Tracy Sharpe
Read the complete article: Taxation is Ruination and a Warning for Montana
Taxation is supposed to be about revenue — not ruination. The overhaul of Montana’s tax system by the 69th Legislature threatens the foundation of our communities and could force Montanans to abandon their properties to the ultra-rich.
Though advertised as relief, these reforms create an unstable, unpredictable landscape: property taxes drop for select homeowners, but increase sharply for small businesses, landlords, and anyone excluded from narrow eligibility brackets. Through tax policy, the state government isn’t merely raising revenue to fund its obligations; it is picking winners and losers.
Read the complete article: Taxation is Ruination and a Warning for Montana
