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Certified Public Accountants in Montana

Find experienced CPAs in Montana who understand the state's resource-based economy, agriculture, and growing tourism sector. Montana has no sales tax but specific tax considerations for businesses and individuals. Connect with qualified professionals who serve Billings, Missoula, and communities throughout Big Sky Country..

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Tessa K. Peressini
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59808
Tessa K. Peressini is a certified public accountant based in Missoula, Montana, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and tax services. Her practice specializes in providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance support to small and medium-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to her general accounting services, Peressini offers specialized expertise in payroll processing and compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure accurate tax planning.
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Kent Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Kent Jones provides comprehensive accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience in the field, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, helping clients navigate complex financial matters. His expertise also extends to sales tax compliance and IRS representation, ensuring that clients are in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
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Reed J. Gunlikson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Reed J. Gunlikson provides comprehensive accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups. With over a decade of experience in the field, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning. Reed's expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, and he offers specialized payroll processing and compliance services to ensure clients meet their obligations.
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Patricia O. Hagestad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59904
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Patricia O. Hagestad has been providing accounting services since 1995, focusing on individual tax services, tax compliance, and basic accounting. Her expertise lies in working with entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses, helping them navigate tax planning and consulting requirements. Patricia offers specialized tax services, including retirement account tax reporting, which can help her clients optimize their financial situations. With extensive experience, Patricia remains committed to delivering accurate, timely, and personalized tax solutions to her clients.
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Sarah Stahlberg
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Sarah Stahlberg is a certified public accountant with over 10 years of experience in providing accounting and advisory services to clients across various industries. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, with a focus on family-owned enterprises and companies with complex business structures. Notably, Sarah's specialization in financial statement compilation allows her to assist clients in accurately presenting their financial information to stakeholders. With a strong foundation in general accounting and a keen understanding of tax regulations, Sarah Stahlberg delivers comprehensive accounting solutions to meet the diverse needs of her clients.
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Jeffrey D. O'Brien
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Jeffrey D. O'Brien provides accounting services to family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, offering expert guidance in financial planning and budgeting. His services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting to help businesses navigate complex tax regulations. By providing personalized attention and in-depth knowledge of tax laws, O'Brien helps his clients achieve financial stability and growth.
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Laura A. Bennett
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Miles City, Montana 59301
Laura A. Bennett is a certified public accountant based in Miles City, Montana, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation. She provides services such as IRS representation, individual and business tax return preparation, and tax compliance to clients including family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, Laura's expertise spans a range of industries and entities, offering tailored solutions to meet each client's specific needs.
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Kristin L. Leavens
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59801
Based in Missoula, Montana, Kristin L. Leavens is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and families. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, offering tailored solutions for entrepreneurs and startups navigating complex regulatory environments. Notably, Leavens also assists with sales tax compliance, a crucial aspect for businesses seeking to maintain accurate financial records and minimize potential liabilities.
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Michael R. Huotte
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Anaconda, Montana 59711
Michael R. Huotte is a certified public accountant based in Anaconda, Montana, with over 25 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services. He specializes in individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services, catering to clients across various business structures, including family-owned enterprises and S-corporations. With expertise in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning, Huotte offers clients personalized guidance on financial matters, helping them navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Paul M. Bray
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Paul M. Bray is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Kalispell, Montana, offering a range of accounting services to entrepreneurs, startups, individuals, and families. With over a decade of experience, his expertise spans basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. He is particularly skilled in payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate these complex areas with confidence.
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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.