Selah's Office Solutions LLC

04/16/2026

Happy Tax Day!

Another tax filing season is over(ish) for Selah's Office Solutions LLC!

Thank you to my returning clients for your continued support and loyalty. I am honored to continue our journey together!

Thank you to my new clients for choosing us! I’m so grateful for your support and thrilled to welcome you to our community!

03/05/2026

April 15th is the deadline for residential homeowners on a fixed or limited income to apply for the Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP). Qualifying applicants receive a reduced property tax rate reduction of 30, 50, or 80% on the first $418,000 of their home’s market value. Eligibility for this program is based on home ownership, occupancy requirements, income levels, and marital status.

Click the link below for more information on the qualifications and ways to claim the credit. https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-help/ptap

03/05/2026

A growing number of retirees have been paying federal tax on their benefits. A new $6,000 per person senior deduction reduce taxes for some seniors, but doesn’t change the way Social Security is taxed.

02/27/2026

🏠 Homestead Reduced Tax Rates start in 2026! Deadline Extended – March 20, 2026
Many homeowners are automatically enrolled to receive the Homestead Reduced Tax Rate, including homeowners who received a property tax rebate in 2025 and still own and live in the home for at least 7 months in 2026.
Who must apply:
• Primary Residence Owners who did not claim the 2025 property tax rebate or they changed their primary residence.
• Owners of Long Term Rentals

Application Period:
December 1, 2025 – March 20, 2026

👉 Learn more: homestead.mt.gov

02/27/2026

📢 April 15 Deadline: Property Tax Assistance Programs

The Montana Department of Revenue offers several programs to help eligible Montanans reduce property taxes:

🎖️ Disabled Veterans (MDV)
https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-help/mdv

🚑 Disabled First Responders (DFR)
https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-help/disabled-first-responder

🏠 Property Tax Assistance (PTAP)
For fixed or limited-income homeowners
https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-help/ptap

👵 Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit
https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-help/montana-elderly-homeowner-renter-credit

Apply by April 15 to see if you qualify.

02/27/2026

Deadline Extended! new Deadline - March 20, 2026
Property Tax Relief for Homeowners

Reduced Property Tax Rate on Principal Residence/Long-term Rental property.
• March 20 is the deadline to apply for the Principal Residence (Homestead) classification. This classification is available to individuals, including purchasers under a contract for deed, grantors of trust indentures, and trustees of grantor revocable trusts.
• March 20 is the deadline to apply for Long-Term Rental classification. This classification is available to entities and individuals who own qualifying rental property, including purchasers under a contract for deed, grantors of trust indentures, trustees of grantor revocable trusts, and businesses that provide employee housing as part of an employee’s compensation.
• Qualifying properties receive a reduced property tax rate that follows a tiered structure:
o 0.76% on the first $378,000 of market value
o 0.90% on the portion between $378,001 and $756,000
o 1.10% on the portion between $756,001 and $1,511,999
o 1.90% on any portion over $1,512,000 or greater
Click the link below for more information on the qualifications and ways to claim the classification. https://revenue.mt.gov/property/property-tax-changes/enroll

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

Clocking extra hours at your job? You can now keep more of your money. Under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, there's a deduction for the overtime wages you earn. Treasury and just released frequently asked questions to help explain this deduction, right in time for season. This valuable deduction can help you reduce the tax you owe or increase the size of your refund.

Learn more about "no tax on overtime" at https://ow.ly/HGV450Y7Gng.

02/06/2026

With strict rules and limited tax benefits, Trump accounts aren’t right for every family—particularly if they’re not eligible for government or private seed contributions. They're likely best used alongside existing accounts.

I made a chart to compare how they stack up against other accounts. Here you go.

Link to article with more info here:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2026/01/30/is-a-trump-account-the-right-savings-plan-for-your-children/

02/04/2026

Didn’t make enough income this year to file a federal tax return? Consider filing anyway. You may get money back if you qualify for refundable tax credits, had federal income tax withheld from your paycheck or paid estimated tax payments. https://ow.ly/vXol50XR7Kv

02/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 2, 2026
Media Contact: Jason Slead, Montana Department of Revenue | (406) 444-6700
[email protected]
🏠 Homestead and long-term rental property reduced rate application deadline approaching
HELENA – Qualified Montana taxpayers have until March 1, 2026, to enroll their property to receive the homestead or long-term rental property reduced rate.
💻The fastest way for taxpayers to enroll their property is online at homestead.mt.gov. Mailing a paper application form will add processing time.
ℹ️ For more information or to enroll your property, please visit homestead.mt.gov.

For more information or to enroll your property, please visit homestead.mt.gov.