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Bill would clarify tax-appeal deadline by tying MTAB deadline to hearing date or mailing date, whichever is later

2715913 · March 20, 2025
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Summary

Sen. Daniel Zolnikov told the committee Senate Bill 328 would replace the current ‘received by’ trigger for appeals to the Montana Tax Appeal Board (MTAB) with the later of 30 days after mailing of the county board decision or 45 days after the county hearing to give taxpayers clearer, more predictable deadlines.

Senator Daniel Zolnikov opened the hearing on Senate Bill 328 in the House Taxation Committee, saying the bill aims to remove ambiguity about when the appeal window starts for appeals from county tax appeal boards to the Montana Tax Appeal Board (MTAB).

Under current law, taxpayers have 30 calendar days after receipt of a county tax appeal board decision to appeal to MTAB; the bill would instead allow appeals to MTAB within the later of 30 days after the county board mails its decision…

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