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Top CPA Firms in Montana
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CPA Services in Montana
Montana stands out as one of only five states with no sales tax, making it a destination for major purchases and creating unique opportunities for Montana businesses. The state’s economy is driven by agriculture, tourism, energy (coal, oil, and increasingly renewables), and a growing remote-work population attracted by Montana’s natural beauty and quality of life.
Montana’s income tax rates top out at 6.75%, and the state offers various credits for natural resource development and small business activity. CPAs in Montana are experienced with agricultural income planning, the complexities of mining and energy taxation, and the growing number of remote workers and entrepreneurs relocating to cities like Bozeman and Missoula.
Top 6 CPA Firms in Montana
Ranked by our editorial scoring system based on verified ratings and review volume
#1
Elite Accounting, Consulting & Tax
★★★★★ (105 reviews)
📍 2646 Grand Ave Ste 3, Billings, MT 59102
📞 (406) 969-2200
Tax PreparationAccountingConsultantPayroll
#2
Marlow Accounting
★★★★★ (74 reviews)
📍 1643 24th St W #102, Billings, MT 59102
📞 (406) 290-1214
Accountant
#3
Wheeler Smith CPAs
★★★★★ (14 reviews)
📍 2006 Stadium Dr UNIT 103, Bozeman, MT 59715
📞 (406) 451-7157
Certified Public Accountant
#4
Sax Certified Public Accounting PC
★★★★★ (9 reviews)
📍 2315 McDonald Ave Ste 109, Missoula, MT 59801
📞 (406) 550-1051
Accounting
#5
Bloomgren Rivera & Co PLLC
★★★★☆ (11 reviews)
📍 225 2nd St S #2, Great Falls, MT 59405
📞 (406) 727-4004
AccountantBusiness Management ConsultantPayrollTax Consultant
#6
Sally M. Hensel, CPA, PC
★★★★☆ (9 reviews)
📍 2825 Stockyard Rd Unit I-1, Missoula, MT 59808
📞 (406) 542-7001
Accountant
🏆 How We Selected These Firms
Our editorial team evaluates CPA firms across Montana using a proprietary scoring model that considers:
✓ Google rating — only firms with 4.0 stars or higher are eligible
✓ Review volume — scored using a logarithmic formula to reward genuine review depth
✓ Verified address — firms must have a confirmed physical location
✓ No paid placements — rankings are editorial only, never paid
Last updated: 2025 | Data sourced from verified public business listings
Montana CPA & Tax FAQ
Q: What is Montana’s income tax rate?
Montana has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 6.75% on income over $20,500. Montana has been working to simplify and reduce its income tax in recent years, consolidating brackets and reducing the top rate. Montana taxes residents on all income and non-residents on Montana-source income.
Q: Does Montana have a sales tax?
Montana is one of only five states with no sales tax, which is a meaningful advantage for businesses and consumers making significant purchases. For businesses, no sales tax collection simplifies compliance. This is why some buyers register vehicles and other major purchases in Montana — though other states have been cracking down on this practice for their own residents.
Q: How does Montana handle energy and natural resource taxation?
Montana imposes various taxes on natural resource extraction, including a coal severance tax, oil and gas production taxes, and a hard mineral severance tax on metals like copper and silver. These resource taxes are significant revenue sources for Montana and create important planning considerations for companies and royalty owners in the extractive industries.
Q: What should remote workers who moved to Montana know?
Montana residents owe Montana income tax on all income, regardless of where it was earned or where the employer is located. If you moved from a high-income-tax state, you may need to file part-year resident returns in both states for the year of the move. Montana has no sales tax, which partially offsets the income tax burden.
Q: Are there agricultural tax benefits in Montana?
Montana offers a reduced property tax classification for agricultural land based on its agricultural use value rather than market value, which can dramatically reduce property taxes for farming and ranching operations. Various federal provisions for farmers and ranchers — including Section 179, bonus depreciation, and cash basis accounting — apply for Montana purposes.
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