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Montana Withholding Update

Montana recently updated its tax withholding system, which may impact your paycheck and overall tax liability. These changes were made to more accurately align withholding with the actual amount of state taxes owed.

1. What Changed?
Montana updated its tax withholding system, which may have changed the amount withheld from paychecks. This was done to better align with Federal tax liability.

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2. How It Affects You:

  • Some taxpayers may notice less tax withheld, meaning slightly bigger paychecks—but a smaller refund or even a tax bill at filing time.

  • Others might see more tax withheld, leading to a smaller paycheck but possibly a larger refund.

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3. What Should You Do?

  • Check your latest paystubs to see how much tax is being withheld.

  • If you’re unsure, consider adjusting your Form MW-4 (Montana’s withholding form) to avoid surprises at tax time.

  • If you owed taxes this year or got a smaller refund than expected, you may need to update your withholding for next year.

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