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Montana Tax Tables 2018 - Tax Rates and Thresholds in Montana

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This page contains the tax table information used for the calculation of tax and payroll deductions in Montana in 2018. These tax tables are used for the tax and payroll calculators published on iCalculator™ US, these tools are provided for your free use on our website. If you would like additional tax table information added to the tax calculators for Montana or would like to add to or suggest amendments to the information herein then please contact us.

Montana State Income Tax Tables in 2018

The Income tax rates and personal allowances in Montana are updated annually with new tax tables published for Resident and Non-resident taxpayers. The Tax tables below include the tax rates, thresholds and allowances included in the Montana Tax Calculator 2018.

Montana provides a standard Personal Exemption tax deduction of $ 2,440.00 in 2018 per qualifying filer and $ 2,440.00 per qualifying dependent(s), this is used to reduce the amount of income that is subject to tax in 2018.

Montana Single Filer Standard Deduction

The standard deduction for a Single Filer in Montana for 2018 is $ 2,000.00.

The standard deduction in Montana is adjusted for Single Filers based on gross income in 2018, see the tables below for further details:

Montana State Schedule for Standard Deduction Amounts for Single Filers in 2018
Minimum Standard Deduction$ 2,000.00
Maximum Standard Deduction$ 4,580.00

Montana Single Filer Tax Tables

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 3,000.00
2%Income from $ 3,000.01 to $ 5,200.00
3%Income from $ 5,200.01 to $ 8,000.00
4%Income from $ 8,000.01 to $ 10,800.00
5%Income from $ 10,800.01 to $ 13,900.00
6%Income from $ 13,900.01 to $ 17,900.00
6.9%Income from $ 17,900.01 and above

Montana Married (Joint) Filer Standard Deduction

The standard deduction for a Married (Joint) Filer in Montana for 2018 is $ 4,000.00.

The standard deduction in Montana is adjusted for Married (Joint) Filers based on gross income in 2018, see the tables below for further details:

Montana State Schedule for Standard Deduction Amounts for Married (Joint) Filers in 2018
Minimum Standard Deduction$ 4,000.00
Maximum Standard Deduction$ 9,160.00

Montana Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 3,000.00
2%Income from $ 3,000.01 to $ 5,200.00
3%Income from $ 5,200.01 to $ 8,000.00
4%Income from $ 8,000.01 to $ 10,800.00
5%Income from $ 10,800.01 to $ 13,900.00
6%Income from $ 13,900.01 to $ 17,900.00
6.9%Income from $ 17,900.01 and above

Montana Married (separate) Filer Standard Deduction

The standard deduction for a Married (separate) Filer in Montana for 2018 is $ 2,000.00.

The standard deduction in Montana is adjusted for Married (separate) Filers based on gross income in 2018, see the tables below for further details:

Montana State Schedule for Standard Deduction Amounts for Married (separate) Filers in 2018
Minimum Standard Deduction$ 2,000.00
Maximum Standard Deduction$ 4,580.00

Montana Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 3,000.00
2%Income from $ 3,000.01 to $ 5,200.00
3%Income from $ 5,200.01 to $ 8,000.00
4%Income from $ 8,000.01 to $ 10,800.00
5%Income from $ 10,800.01 to $ 13,900.00
6%Income from $ 13,900.01 to $ 17,900.00
6.9%Income from $ 17,900.01 and above

Montana Head of Household Filer Standard Deduction

The standard deduction for a Head of Household Filer in Montana for 2018 is $ 4,000.00.

The standard deduction in Montana is adjusted for Head of Household Filers based on gross income in 2018, see the tables below for further details:

Montana State Schedule for Standard Deduction Amounts for Head of Household Filers in 2018
Minimum Standard Deduction$ 4,000.00
Maximum Standard Deduction$ 9,160.00

Montana Head of Household Filer Tax Tables

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 3,000.00
2%Income from $ 3,000.01 to $ 5,200.00
3%Income from $ 5,200.01 to $ 8,000.00
4%Income from $ 8,000.01 to $ 10,800.00
5%Income from $ 10,800.01 to $ 13,900.00
6%Income from $ 13,900.01 to $ 17,900.00
6.9%Income from $ 17,900.01 and above

Montana Widower Filer Standard Deduction

The standard deduction for a Widower Filer in Montana for 2018 is $ 4,000.00.

The standard deduction in Montana is adjusted for Widower Filers based on gross income in 2018, see the tables below for further details:

Montana State Schedule for Standard Deduction Amounts for Widower Filers in 2018
Minimum Standard Deduction$ 4,000.00
Maximum Standard Deduction$ 9,160.00

Montana Widower Filer Tax Tables

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 3,000.00
2%Income from $ 3,000.01 to $ 5,200.00
3%Income from $ 5,200.01 to $ 8,000.00
4%Income from $ 8,000.01 to $ 10,800.00
5%Income from $ 10,800.01 to $ 13,900.00
6%Income from $ 13,900.01 to $ 17,900.00
6.9%Income from $ 17,900.01 and above

Federal Income Tax Tables in 2018

Federal Single Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Single Filer in 2018 is $ 12,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Single Filer in 2018 is $ 1,550.00

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 9,525.00
12%Income from $ 9,525.01 to $ 38,700.00
22%Income from $ 38,700.01 to $ 82,500.00
24%Income from $ 82,500.01 to $ 157,500.00
32%Income from $ 157,500.01 to $ 200,000.00
35%Income from $ 200,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
37%Income from $ 500,000.01 and above

Federal Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Married (Joint) Filer in 2018 is $ 24,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (Joint) Filer in 2018 is $ 1,300.00

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 19,050.00
12%Income from $ 19,050.01 to $ 77,400.00
22%Income from $ 77,400.01 to $ 165,000.00
24%Income from $ 165,000.01 to $ 315,000.00
32%Income from $ 315,000.01 to $ 400,000.00
35%Income from $ 400,000.01 to $ 600,000.00
37%Income from $ 600,000.01 and above

Federal Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Married (separate) Filer in 2018 is $ 12,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (separate) Filer in 2018 is $ 1,300.00

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 9,525.00
12%Income from $ 9,525.01 to $ 38,700.00
22%Income from $ 38,700.01 to $ 82,500.00
24%Income from $ 82,500.01 to $ 157,500.00
32%Income from $ 157,500.01 to $ 200,000.00
35%Income from $ 200,000.01 to $ 300,000.00
37%Income from $ 300,000.01 and above

Federal Head of Household Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Head of Household Filer in 2018 is $ 18,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Head of Household Filer in 2018 is $ 1,550.00

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 13,600.00
12%Income from $ 13,600.01 to $ 51,800.00
22%Income from $ 51,800.01 to $ 82,500.00
24%Income from $ 82,500.01 to $ 157,500.00
32%Income from $ 157,500.01 to $ 200,000.00
35%Income from $ 200,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
37%Income from $ 500,000.01 and above

Federal Widower Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Widower Filer in 2018 is $ 24,000.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Widower Filer in 2018 is $ 1,300.00

Montana Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2018
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 19,050.00
12%Income from $ 19,050.01 to $ 77,400.00
22%Income from $ 77,400.01 to $ 165,000.00
24%Income from $ 165,000.01 to $ 315,000.00
32%Income from $ 315,000.01 to $ 400,000.00
35%Income from $ 400,000.01 to $ 600,000.00
37%Income from $ 600,000.01 and above

Montana: Federal EITC(Earned Income Tax Credits) Rates and Thresholds in 2018

Note: you must be between the ages of 25 and 65 to claim EITC in 2018 unless you have 1 or more children.

EITC Tables for Unmarried Taxpayers (single and head of household filers) in 2018
ElementNumber of Children
0123
Credit rate7.65%34%40%45%
Earned income amount$ 6,780.00$ 10,180.00$ 14,290.00$ 14,290.00
Maximum credit amount$ 519.00$ 3,461.00$ 5,716.00$ 6,431.00
Phaseout amount threshold$ 8,490.00$ 18,660.00$ 18,660.00$ 18,660.00
7.65%15.98%21.06%21.06%
EITC Tables for Married taxpayers (married filing jointly, Qualifying Widow(er)) in 2018
ElementNumber of Children
0123
Credit rate7.65%34%40%45%
Earned income amount$ 7,840.00$ 11,750.00$ 16,510.00$ 16,510.00
Maximum credit amount$ 519.00$ 3,461.00$ 5,716.00$ 6,431.00
Phaseout amount threshold$ 14,290.00$ 18,660.00$ 18,660.00$ 18,660.00
Phaseout rate7.65%15.98%21.06%21.06%

Montana: Federal FICA Rates in 2018

Montana Social Security in 2018: Rates for Employers and Employees
Social security categoryEmployeeEmployerTotal
Social Security6.2%6.2%12.4%
Medicare1.45%1.45%2.9%
Additional Medicare0.9%0%0.9%
Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)0%6%6%
Montana Social Security in 2018: Earnings Thresholds for Employers and Employees
Social security categoryEmployeeEmployer
Min.Max.Min.Max.
Social Securityn/a$ 128,400.00n/a$ 128,400.00
Medicaren/an/an/an/a
Additional Medicare$ 200,000.00n/an/an/a
Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)n/an/an/a$ 7,000.00

Montana: Federal Retirement Plan Thresholds in 2018

Federal Retirement Plan Types and Thresholds in 2018
Retirment Plan typeStandardOver 50 Catch Up
401(k), 403(b), SARSEP, and 457 plans$ 18,500.00$ 6,000.00
SIMPLE plans$ 12,500.00$ 3,000.00

2018 Tax Calculator for Montana

The 2018 tax rates and thresholds for both the Montana State Tax Tables and Federal Tax Tables are comprehensively integrated into the Montana Tax Calculator for 2018. This tool is freely available and is designed to help you accurately estimate your 2019 tax return.

Historic Tax Tables supported for Montana

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