Homeowner Uncovers Montana Tax Error, Affects Neighbors
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Montana Homeowner Uncovers Tax Error, Sparks State-wide Review
A Billings homeowner, Melissa McCroskey, discovered a significant data entry mistake in Montana state property records, inflating her taxes for years. Her house was listed as having extra levels, making it seem nearly five thousand square feet larger than its actual size. This error was due to a simple data entry mistake by the Department of Revenue, which bumped up the taxable value during regular reassessments.
McCroskey, who was preparing to sell her home, noticed the discrepancy and reached out to her local state representative, Nelly Nicol, for help. Nicol quickly contacted the agency, and within forty-eight hours, officials planned to correct the error. McCroskey also found similar errors in at least two nearby homes, leading to a state-wide review of property records.
The Department of Revenue confirmed a data glitch where checking a box for a second story doubled the square footage in their system. They have now sent revised tax notices to three properties and are reviewing seven more. Homeowners across Montana are encouraged to verify their own records for square footage and other details on the Department of Revenue website. The agency has added new checks and training to prevent such errors in the future.
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