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Overview
Montana tax residency rules
Domicile test for Montana state taxes
The Montana Department of Revenue (often referred to as Dept of Revenue MT) primarily determines tax residency through the concept of domicile. Your domicile is your true, fixed, and permanent home where you intend to return whenever absent. Factors considered for Montana income tax purposes include your primary residence location, voter registration, driver's license, and strongest family, social, and economic ties. Even with time spent outside the state, if your domicile remains in Montana, you're generally considered a full-year resident for Montana state income tax.
Montana 183 day rule for physical presence
In addition to the domicile test, Montana tax residency rules include the 183-day rule for physical presence. If you maintain a permanent place of abode in Montana and spend more than 183 days of the tax year in the state, you're considered a resident for Montana tax purposes, regardless of your domicile. This rule is crucial for individuals with homes in multiple jurisdictions. Accurate day tracking is essential to determine your Montana state taxes obligation, especially if you're close to the 183-day threshold.
Part-year residency and Montana income tax
The Dept of Revenue Montana recognizes part-year residency for individuals moving into or out of the state during the tax year. If you establish or abandon your Montana domicile mid-year, or meet the 183-day rule for only part of the year, you may be considered a part-year resident. This status requires filing a Montana state income tax return reporting all income earned while a resident, and only Montana-source income for the non-resident portion. Understanding your residency status is crucial for proper Montana tax compliance.
Montana non-resident income tax obligations
Even if you're not a Montana resident, you may still have Montana tax obligations. Non-residents must pay Montana income tax on income derived from Montana sources, such as wages earned while working in the state, rental income from Montana property, or income from a Montana-based business. It's important to track your Montana-source income carefully, as non-residents are required to file a Montana state income tax return if they have any Montana tax liability, regardless of the amount.
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