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Montana Income Tax Calculator 2026
What you owe Montana on your income, with the 2026 rates and deductions. Updated November 15, 2026.
Montana income tax for the year
$2,063
| Per month | $171.94 |
| Share of your income | 3.44% |
| Rate on your next dollar | 4.7% |
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction. State income tax only: federal tax is separate.
Montana income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $47,500 | 4.7% |
| Over $47,500 | 5.65% |
- Standard deduction (single): $16,100
Montana income tax by income
| Income | Montana tax | Share of income | Rate on next dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $183 | 0.92% | 4.7% |
| $30,000 | $653 | 2.18% | 4.7% |
| $40,000 | $1,123 | 2.81% | 4.7% |
| $50,000 | $1,593 | 3.19% | 4.7% |
| $60,000 | $2,063 | 3.44% | 4.7% |
| $75,000 | $2,877 | 3.84% | 5.65% |
| $100,000 | $4,289 | 4.29% | 5.65% |
| $150,000 | $7,114 | 4.74% | 5.65% |
| $200,000 | $9,939 | 4.97% | 5.65% |
| $300,000 | $15,589 | 5.20% | 5.65% |
| $500,000 | $26,889 | 5.38% | 5.65% |
Single filer with the standard deduction. The share of income is lower than the bracket rate because part of your income is not taxed and the first dollars fall in lower brackets.
Montana income tax vs. neighboring states
| State | Rates | Tax on $60,000 | vs. Montana |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montana | 4.7%–5.65% | $2,063 | — |
| Idaho | 5.3% | $2,072 | +$8 |
| North Dakota | 1.95%–2.5% | $0 | −$2,063 |
| South Dakota | none | $0 | −$2,063 |
| Wyoming | none | $0 | −$2,063 |
What a Montana worker pays in total
State income tax is one part of the bill. On a $60,000 salary a single filer in Montana pays $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,063 of Montana income tax. That leaves $48,327 a year. The Montana paycheck calculator shows it per paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income tax rate in Montana?
Montana taxes wages at rates from 4.7% to 5.65%, depending on income in 2026.
How much Montana income tax do I pay on $60,000?
A single filer earning $60,000 pays about $2,063 in Montana income tax in 2026. That is 3.44% of income, lower than the top bracket rate because of the deduction and the lower brackets.
How does Montana compare with other states?
On a $60,000 salary, Montana ranks 31st lowest of the 50 states and DC for state income tax. Among its neighbors, North Dakota charges the least.
Is Montana income tax on top of federal income tax?
Yes. State income tax is separate from federal income tax, and you pay both. On $60,000, that is $5,020 federal and $2,063 to Montana.
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