MSU News Service

BOZEMAN – As the tax filing season begins, Montana State University Extension wants to remind state residents 62 and older of a property tax relief program they can take advantage of.

The Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit provides a refundable income tax credit of up to $1,000. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, Montanans are eligible for the credit if they are 62 or older as of Dec. 31, 2020; have lived in Montana for at least nine months; have rented, owned or leased a home in the state for six months; and have a household inc...