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Wendy J. Stuker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jefferson City, Montana 59638
Wendy J. Stuker is a certified public accountant based in Jefferson City, Montana. With over 10 years of experience in tax compliance, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, Stuker's expertise encompasses a range of industries, including small and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs and startups. She provides specialized tax consulting and representation to clients before the Internal Revenue Service, as well as retirement account tax reporting services.
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Bruce E. Brensdal
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Jefferson City, Montana 59638
Based in Jefferson City, Montana, Bruce E. Brensdal has over 20 years of experience serving individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, in various industries. His expertise includes basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, helping clients navigate financial complexities with precision and accuracy. One notable aspect of his practice is his ability to provide comprehensive retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that clients' financial information is accurately represented and in compliance with tax regulations. A certified public accountant, Bruce E. Brensdal maintains a strong commitment to staying up-to-date with changing tax laws and regulations, providing valuable guidance and support to his clients.

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.