Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte (R)

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EFTC status in Montana

Governor Greg Gianforte submitted IRS Form 15714 on January 21, 2026. One of the first five states to do so.

"Opting in to this program gives Montanans another incentive to support the success of the next generation. Thanks to President Trump, we're building on Montana's successful programs that provide children with more educational opportunities."

Governor Greg Gianforte, January 21, 2026 (press release)

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The latest from Montana

On June 8, 2026, the IRS announced in release IR-2026-76 that 27 states, including Montana, had elected to participate in the new federal scholarship tax credit program created by the One Big Beautiful Bill, one of the first states to file IRS Form 15714 under Governor Greg Gianforte. States opt in by filing IRS Form 15714, and beginning January 1, 2027 donors may claim a federal credit of up to $1,700 for contributions to qualified scholarship granting organizations. June 8, 2026 · Internal Revenue Service (IR-2026-76) Read Full Article

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