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Local businesses in Montana face tax challenges

Local businesses in Montana face tax challenges

MONTANA — Local businesses in Montana are navigating the complexities of tax season, with many seeking to understand their current tax burdens compared to previous years. Kendall Hudson from NonStop Local spoke with Nancy Kieffer, owner of Kieffer Tax Firm, for insights. Kieffer works with small businesses across western Montana. She

Democrats eye wealth tax for billionaires to fund $3,000 payments

(The Center Square) – Democrats are pitching a new wealth tax on billionaires to be used to send $3,000 payments to those making $150,000 or less, but the measure faces long odds in the Republican-controlled Congress. U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-

Questions remain on Trump's plans for $2,000 tariff rebate checks

(The Center Square) – American consumers hoping for tariff refunds could be disappointed. The U.S. Supreme Court invalidated President Donald Trump's tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act in February. Trump used a different law to impose a 10% global tariff on U.S. imports, with

ALEC urges states to adopt 'light-touch' AI regulation

(The Center Square) - The American Legislative Exchange Council called on state legislatures to embrace limited tax regulation and greater investment in artificial intelligence to facilitate effective government processes. The council released its AI policy toolkit calling for a “light-touch” policy approach to AI. “U.S. regulators risk jeopardizing A.

Montana expected to lose $114M from Trump budget bill. How will lawmakers close the gap?

After years in which Montana’s bank account was awash with extra cash that enabled lawmakers to dole out funds more freely, new projections show the state will soon be spending more than it’s earning, a shift that’s already teeing up tense budget negotiations a year out from

India logs 7.8 percent quarterly growth after data overhaul

India logs 7.8 percent quarterly growth after data overhaul

India's economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the last quarter of 2025 driven by solid consumer spending, data showed Friday, using a new framework that calculates economic output more accurately. Gross domestic product rose 7.8 percent in the October-to-December quarter from the

Montana extends homeowner application period to claim property tax exemption

The Montana Department of Revenue is extending its deadline for property owners to apply for the homestead and long-term rental tax rates, the state announced on Thursday. The new deadline to apply for the reduced property tax rates is March 20. Previously, the state said it would accept applications