As we mark the 90th anniversary of Social Security this year, it’s a good time to reflect on its profound impact on American society since its creation in 1935. Signed into law during the Great Depression, Social Security emerged as a foundation of hope and stability for millions of Americans facing economic uncertainty. Today, over 65 million Americans receive the money they've earned over a lifetime of hard work —253,000 Montanans receive Social Security.
.With skyrocketing property values in Montana, comes skyrocketing property tax bills. AARP Montana wants to remind Montanans about several tax relief programs.
AARP Montana is offering a quarterly sweepstakes drawing for a $100 Visa card! We’ll actually offer four separate sweepstakes in 2023. The sweepstakes is open to legal residents of Montana who are at least 50 years old. One entry per person.
With the new legislative session underway, AARP Montana is advocating for tax relief measures, support for family caregivers, better home care services, increased financial security and ways to combat elder abuse.
AARP Montana is pleased to welcome Loraine Wodnik to the AARP Montana Office as the new State and Community Engagement Analyst. “I am excited to join the AARP team as I have been impressed with the organization and the accomplishments that they achieve for Montanans,” Loraine says.
More than three in four respondents find it extremely or very important that Montana legislators eliminate or reduce the tax on Social Security benefits in Montana and 68% want property tax relief.
The majority of Montanans 45 and older are in favor of a state income tax exemption or reduction in tax rates for Social Security income, according to the latest “Vital Voices” survey from AARP Montana.