Economy

Montanan Women Can't Afford to Make Do With Less

I recommend listening to Dolly sing 9 to 5 as you read for maximum blog enjoyment. Did you know that women working in Montana are still only making 67 cents to every dollar earned by men. At the end...

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A Montana Earned Income Tax Credit Helps Low-Income Working Families and Bolsters the Economy

On Monday, House Bill 592, to establish a state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), passed the House Taxation Committee with a strong bipartisan vote. Today, the full House of Representatives will vote...

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How Does a State Earned Income Tax Credit Work?

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The EITC Matters to Montana’s Rural Communities

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A State EITC Helps Montana's Economy

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Here We Go Again: Charter Trying to Shift Taxes onto Homeowners

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Who Pays Taxes in Montana?

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We Pay, Why Don’t They?

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Montana Budget & Policy Center

Shaping policy for a stronger Montana.

MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.