State tax debt in Montana is collected by Montana Department of Revenue, not the IRS. Plans run 6 to 12 months. Longer plans may get a Warrant for Distraint, which is a tax lien. Call 406-444-6964.
Key facts for Montana
- State income tax
- 4.7% and 5.65% for 2026. Source
- Payment plan
- Plans run 6 to 12 months. Longer plans may get a Warrant for Distraint, which is a tax lien. Call 406-444-6964. Source
- Collection tools
- Once a warrant is filed, Montana can levy bank accounts and garnish wages for 120 days. Source
- Liens
- A Warrant for Distraint is filed in district court and works like a judgment. Source
Two debts, two sets of rules
- The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans.
- Montana Department of Revenue collects Montana taxes, with its own rules.
- A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around.
Common questions in Montana
Who collects state taxes in Montana?
The Montana Department of Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting.
Can I get a payment plan for Montana taxes?
Plans run 6 to 12 months. Longer plans may get a Warrant for Distraint, which is a tax lien. Call 406-444-6964.
Can TaxTruce help with Montana tax debt?
Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Montana. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency.
Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Montana Department of Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with Montana Department of Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Montana Department of Revenue.