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Bill would let residential appellants waive district‑court appeal and opt for informal MTAB review
Summary
Senate Bill 302 would allow residential property owners appealing to the Montana Tax Appeal Board (MTAB) to waive the right to a district‑court appeal and instead receive a shorter, less formal MTAB hearing and written decision; supporters say this would reduce time and agency costs for small cases.
Senate Bill 302, introduced by Sen. Daniel Zolnikov, would allow residential property owners appealing a county tax assessment to the Montana Tax Appeal Board (MTAB) to elect an informal MTAB proceeding and waive their automatic right to appeal the MTAB decision to district court. The bill is limited to residential cases and would not change procedures for large or complex cases.
Zolnikov said his experience serving on MTAB highlighted administrative burden on both taxpayers and the Department of Revenue (DOR) when small appeals trigger full…
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