How Long Does it Take to Get a Montana Property Tax Rebate?
The Montana Department of Revenue has announced that state income tax rebate checks are starting to go out to eligible taxpayers. The department is sending the payments automatically, based on information from the 2021 Montana tax return. Eligible taxpayers can expect a maximum rebate of $1,250 for single, head of household, and married filing separately filing statuses and $2,500 for married filing jointly.
The Montana property tax rebate 2024 is worth up to $1,250 for single taxpayers, heads of household, and married couples filing separately. Married couples who file jointly are eligible for twice that amount, or $2,500. The rebates began going out this month, following a bill passed by the Montana Legislature and signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte. Eligible Montanans can also expect to receive property tax rebates of up to $675 in 2023 and 2024. These are part of a two-prong package carved out of the state surplus by lawmakers and signed by the governor.
The processing time for your Montana Property Tax Rebate depends on how you submitted your claim:
Online Claims:
- 30 days: If you filed your claim online through the state’s “GetMyRebate” portal, you can expect to receive your rebate within 30 days of filing.
Paper Claims:
- Up to 90 days: If you submitted a paper claim, it could take up to 90 days for the Department of Revenue to process it and send you a paper check.
Additional factors:
- Volume of claims: During peak processing times, it may take longer for your claim to be processed.
- Errors or missing information: If there are any errors or missing information on your claim, it may take longer to resolve and your rebate could be delayed.
After your claim is processed:
- Allow at least 4 weeks for delivery: Once your claim is processed, it may take another 4 weeks or more for the check to arrive in the mail.
How to Apply for Montana Property Tax Rebate?
Applicants can apply for the Montana property tax rebate online or by mail. The department will process the claim as quickly as possible once the payment has cleared your bank account or is guaranteed by your credit card company. It may take a few days to process your application.
The department will not send direct deposit payments for the property tax rebate to prevent fraud. In addition, it will send all Montana property tax rebates by mail instead of direct deposits into bank accounts.
The application period closed Monday, Oct. 2, and the Department of Revenue has already processed 207,528 applications. It stopped 2,723 fraudulent claims and denied 10,538 others. Applicants must provide their home’s address, geocode, the amount of property taxes paid last year, and all household members’ names and Social Security numbers.
Montana Property Tax Rebate Eligibility
In order to qualify for the Montana property tax rebate, you must have been a full-time resident of Montana in 2020 and 2021. You must also have filed your state taxes on time, with the exception of an extension. In addition, you must not have been claimed as a dependent on another person’s federal or Montana returns in either year. You must have also paid the state’s assessed property tax on your primary residence for both years.
