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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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Kimberly J. Wilkinson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59903
Kalispell-based CPA Kimberly J. Wilkinson brings over 10 years of experience in financial planning, tax planning and consulting, and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, with a focus on helping individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, achieve their financial goals. Kimberly's expertise lies in providing tailored tax planning and consulting services to meet the unique needs of her clients, including those with complex financial situations or multiple business entities.
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Ken D. Armstrong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59904
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Ken D. Armstrong provides tax planning and consulting services to a variety of clients. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services, catering to the needs of entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes preparing individual and business tax returns, allowing clients to stay compliant and make informed financial decisions.
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Douglas J. Hill
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Douglas J. Hill, a certified public accountant based in Kalispell, Montana, has over 15 years of experience in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and businesses. His expertise spans a range of areas, including financial planning, business tax services, and basic accounting services, serving various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. As an IRS representative, Hill assists clients with tax-related problems and ensures compliance with tax laws.
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David A. Sutherland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59904
Based in Kalispell, Montana, David A. Sutherland has over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning enables him to offer tailored solutions for clients navigating complex financial situations, such as retirement account tax reporting. Sutherland is authorized to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service, providing an added layer of support in tax-related matters. With expertise in serving small and medium-sized businesses as well as individuals and families, he delivers comprehensive tax and financial services to meet diverse client needs.
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Joshua Saunders
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Clancy, Montana 59634
Based in Clancy, Montana, Joshua Saunders is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 2 decades of experience in providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. He specializes in offering basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, catering to clients with diverse business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Joshua's expertise also extends to tax planning and consulting, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Lee J. Fladager
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Plentywood, Montana 59254
Lee J. Fladager is a certified public accountant located in Plentywood, Montana. With over 10 years of experience serving family-owned enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses, Fladager provides general accounting and advisory services to help clients navigate financial complexities. His expertise in sales tax compliance ensures accurate and timely tax filings, while his specialization in business tax services helps companies optimize their tax strategies.
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Janice M. Schweitzer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59801
Janice M. Schweitzer is a licensed CPA based in Missoula, Montana, serving the region since 2005.
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Robin D. Knutson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59903
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Robin D. Knutson is a dedicated public accountant with over 15 years of experience. With a focus on general accounting and advisory services, Knutson provides expert guidance to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, across a range of financial matters. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Knutson offers valuable support in areas including financial analysis, budgeting, and tax planning. Knutson also provides IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Dustin S. Zuffelato
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Dustin S. Zuffelato is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience serving various industries, including entrepreneurs and startups, from his base in Kalispell, Montana. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises. Zuffelato offers personalized retirement account tax reporting and general accounting advisory services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations with confidence.
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David C. Hergesheimer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59904
Based in Kalispell, Montana, David C. Hergesheimer is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, making him a valuable resource for business owners navigating complex financial regulations. David's services also extend to payroll processing and compliance, ensuring clients meet their tax obligations and stay up-to-date with changing regulations, and he represents clients in matters before the IRS.
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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.