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Committee hears bill to clarify deadlines for tax appeals to state board

Senate Local Government
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Summary

Senate Local Government heard testimony on SB 328, which would set a definite start and end to appeals from County Tax Appeal Boards to the Montana Tax Appeal Board by tying time limits to the county decision date or mailing date to reduce confusion over the 30-day receipt rule.

Senate Local Government heard testimony on Senate Bill 328 during a Friday committee hearing. The bill, introduced by Sen. Daniel Zolnikov, would change how the deadline is calculated for appeals from County Tax Appeal Boards to the Montana Tax Appeal Board (MTAB).

Travis Brown, chairman of the Montana Tax Appeal Board, told the committee the current rule—30 days from the day a taxpayer "receives" the county board decision—creates uncertainty…

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