policy basics

Policy Basics

Policy Basics is a series of background reports on issues related to the Montana budget and taxes. The purpose of the Policy Basics series is to provide the public, community advocates, and policymakers with the tools they need to understand basic yet complex tax and budget policies and effectively engage in important fiscal debates that shape the health and safety of our communities.

Policy Basics: The Housing Choice Voucher Program

All Montanans deserve a safe, affordable, and stable place to call home. The federal Housing Choice Voucher program is an important tool that we can use to achieve that ideal. There are several...

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Policy Basics: Who Pays Taxes in Montana

Our tax dollars serve as shared investments in the programs and services that make our state a great place to live, work, and play. One way to evaluate a tax system is to look at how that system...

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Policy Basics: Property Taxes in Montana

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Policy Basics: Individual Income Taxes in Montana

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Policy Basics: Corporate Income Taxes in Montana

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Capital Gains Tax Credit: Valuing Wealth Over Work in Montana

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Policy Basics: Taxation Authority in Indian Country

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Policy Basics: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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Policy Basics: Jurisdiction in Indian Country

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Policy Basics: Land Status of Indian Country

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Policy Basics: What Is Tribal Citizenship?

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Policy Basics: What Is Tribal Sovereignty?

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Policy Basics: Property Taxes in Montana

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Capital Gains Tax Credit: Valuing Wealth Over Work in Montana

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Policy Basics: Individual Income Taxes in Montana

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Policy Basics: An Introduction into Who Pays Taxes in Montana

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Policy Basics: Corporate Income Taxes in Montana

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Policy Basics: Taxes in Indian Country Part 2: Tribal Governments

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Policy Basics: Taxes in Indian Country Part 1: Individual Tribal Members

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Capital Gains Tax Credit: Valuing Wealth Over Work in Montana

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Policy Basics: Montana Corporate Income Taxes

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Policy Basics: Montana’s Individual Income Tax

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Policy Basics: Introduction to Who Pays Montana’s Taxes

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Policy Basics: Montana’s Property Tax System

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Policy Basics: Unemployment Insurance

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Policy Basics: Who Pays Montana's Taxes?

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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.