Gianforte unveils ‘flat tax’ proposal at Montana Capitol

missoulian.com · Seaborn Larson · September 8, 2026

# Gianforte unveils ‘flat tax’ proposal at Montana Capitol

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Gianforte unveils single ‘flat tax’ rate proposal ahead of 2027 Legislature

During a press conference, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a flat tax rate proposal for the next legislative session on Sept. 8 in Helena.

THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record

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Gov. Greg Gianforte announced his long-awaited proposal for a single-rate “flat tax” for all incomes on Tuesday at the Montana State Capitol, a move he said would drive economic opportunity.

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Gov. Greg Gianforte announces a flat tax rate proposal for the next legislative session during a press conference in the State Capitol Rotunda on Sept. 8 in Helena.

THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record

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Montana’s budget outlook better than expected, but tight margins expected next session

### Montana’s budget outlook better than expected, but tight margins expected next session

Montana’s budget outlook better than expected, but tight margins expected next session

The state budget becomes a powerful bargaining chip between competing factions looking to get their priorities across the finish line. When funds are tight, that’s even more true.

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state Sen. Dave Fern, D-Whitefish

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Republicans poised to unite behind Gianforte’s flat income tax proposal in 2027 Legislature

### Republicans poised to unite behind Gianforte’s flat income tax proposal in 2027 Legislature

Republicans poised to unite behind Gianforte’s flat income tax proposal in 2027 Legislature

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Chris Cargill, CEO of Mountain States Policy Center, speaks at a press conference announcing a flat tax rate proposal for the next legislative session on Sept. 8 in Helena.

THOM BRIDGE, Independent Record

Seaborn Larson has worked for the Montana State News Bureau since 2020. His past work includes local crime and courts reporting at the Missoulian and Great Falls Tribune, and dai

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