Compare state tax rates and rules — on income, ordinary purchases, gas, sin products, property, and more — across the U.S. Go to the Kiplinger Tax Map Montana Add to State Compare List | View List View State Compare List (0) selected | Compare up to 5 The Bottom Line Tax-Friendly The Treasure State is one of five states that do not impose a general sales tax (though you’ll find one in some resort areas). That, along with relatively low property taxes, is the good news. The bad news is that the top income rate of 6.9% kicks in at just $17,900 of taxable income. Montana is one of a handful of states that allows residents to deduct some of their federal income taxes from their state return. Sales Tax No state sales tax. Resort areas such as Big Sky, Red Lodge and West Yellowstone have local sales taxes. Income Tax Range Low: 1% (on up to $3,000 of taxable income)High: 6.9% (on taxable income over $17,900). Montana permits filers to deduct some of their federal income tax.Effective tax rate: 4.62% for single filers, 6.43% for joint filers Motor Fuel Taxes Gasoline: $0.3275 per gallon. Diesel: $0.3020 per gallon. Property Taxes In Montana, residents pay an average of $892 in taxes per $100,000 of assessed home value. Vehicle Taxes While there is no state sales tax at registration, county option taxes may be due. Sin Taxes Cigarettes and little cigars: $1.70 per packMoist snuff: $0.85 per packOther tobacco products: 50% of the wholesale priceBeer: $0.14 per gallon Wine: $1.06 per gallonLiquor: $9.78 per gallon Montana directly controls the distribution and sale of alcohol. Liquor tax is an estimate by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States and published by the Tax Foundation. Taxes On Wireless Service 6.60% Inheritance and Estate Taxes None. About our methodology