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Richard P. Moog
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59401
Richard P. Moog is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in public accounting, based in Great Falls, Montana. He specializes in providing general accounting and advisory services to individuals and businesses, including tax return preparation and small business accounting. Moog's expertise includes tax compliance and basic accounting services for various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His experience and knowledge enable him to help clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their financial goals.
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Robert E. Nebel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59403
Established in Great Falls, Montana, Robert E. Nebel provides accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With over 17 years of experience, he offers individual and business tax return preparation, as well as tax planning and consulting services. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance enables him to cater to the needs of family-owned enterprises and other businesses in the region.
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Lora L. Helman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59404
Located in Great Falls, Montana, Lora L. Helman provides a range of accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience in providing basic accounting services and small business accounting, Lora offers specialized expertise in financial planning and tax compliance. Her services include retirement account tax reporting, payroll processing, and ensuring adherence to relevant employment laws for businesses. Lora's expertise spans various industries, including small and medium-sized businesses, and she works closely with clients to understand their unique financial needs.
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Steven V. Sondergaard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59404
Based in Great Falls, Montana, Steven V. Sondergaard brings over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to a diverse range of clients. His expertise lies in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, with a focus on helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate complex tax regulations. Additionally, he specializes in retirement account tax reporting and IRS representation, providing critical support during audits and tax disputes.
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Todd Timboe
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59401
Based in Great Falls, Montana, Todd Timboe is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. His services include payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments to employees, and sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate the often complex tax laws.
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David Deffinbaugh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59405
David Deffinbaugh serves clients in Great Falls, Montana, offering expert guidance in general accounting and advisory services, including tax planning and consulting. A certified public accountant with years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance for entrepreneurs and family-owned enterprises. He also focuses on helping startup businesses navigate financial complexities and ensure tax compliance, leveraging his in-depth knowledge of financial regulations to provide effective solutions.
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Joseph Eve
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59401
Joseph Eve is a certified public accountant based in Great Falls, Montana, with over 5 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services. Notably, he specializes in payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees, as well as sales tax compliance for businesses operating in Montana. Based on his specialization, Joseph Eve has developed a strong understanding of the unique tax implications for individuals and businesses operating in the Great Falls area.
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Dulcy N. Niemela
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59404
Dulcy N. Niemela is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Great Falls, Montana. She provides general accounting and advisory services, including basic accounting, business tax planning, and tax compliance, to small and medium-sized businesses and individuals. Niemela's expertise is particularly evident in her tax planning and consulting services, where she helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations to minimize their tax liability.
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Michael K. Dwyer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59401
Based in Great Falls, Montana, Michael K. Dwyer is a seasoned certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience. He provides basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance to family-owned enterprises, individuals, and families. Dwyer's expertise also includes sales tax compliance and general accounting and advisory services, ensuring his clients' financial needs are addressed comprehensively. With a focus on providing accurate and reliable financial guidance, Dwyer works closely with his clients to understand their unique financial situations and goals, developing personalized solutions to meet their needs effectively.
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David W. Pfile
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59401
Based in Great Falls, Montana, David W. Pfile is a certified public accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience in the field, he specializes in offering comprehensive accounting services, including bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, general accounting, and expert tax advisory for individuals and businesses. His expertise encompasses individual tax services, business tax services, and basic accounting services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations and achieve their financial goals.

Montana's CPA community serves a large, sparsely populated state with resource-based economy and growing tourism. The Montana Board of Public Accountants requires 150 semester hours for licensure. CPAs must complete 120 hours of continuing professional education every three years, including 4 hours of ethics and minimum technical requirements.

Key Tax Considerations: Montana has graduated individual income tax up to 5.9% and a graduated corporate tax structure. Notably, Montana has no sales tax, simplifying one aspect of compliance. CPAs commonly handle federal tax planning (primary focus without sales tax), natural resource taxation including mineral rights and royalties, agricultural tax planning for ranches, and multi-state issues for businesses operating in neighboring states. Out-of-state property owners and part-year residents create residency planning opportunities.

Industry Specializations: Agriculture (cattle ranching, wheat), energy and mineral extraction (coal, oil, natural gas), timber and forest products, tourism and hospitality, real estate (particularly vacation properties), healthcare, and higher education are key practice areas. CPAs often specialize in ranch accounting and succession planning, natural resource taxation, or serving the unique needs of hospitality businesses in tourist areas like Glacier and Yellowstone regions.

For CPA Professionals: The Montana Society of CPAs serves a small professional community across a geographically vast state. Major markets include Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and Bozeman (growing tech hub). The state offers exceptional outdoor recreation, quality of life, and increasingly attracts remote workers and retirees from high-tax states. Rural areas face CPA shortages, creating opportunities for practitioners comfortable with dispersed client base and technology-enabled service delivery. Growing wealth from out-of-state migration creates opportunities in tax planning and wealth management.