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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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Kyle T. Mccollum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59802
Based in Missoula, Montana, Kyle T. Mccollum offers comprehensive accounting services to individual and business clients. With over 10 years of experience in tax planning and consulting, Mccollum provides expert guidance on tax compliance, financial planning, and basic accounting services. He serves a diverse range of clients, including S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and entrepreneurs and startups, offering customized solutions to meet their unique financial needs. Mccollum's services include tax planning and consulting, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, assisting clients in achieving their financial goals.
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Michael T. Blubaugh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whitefish, Montana 59937
Michael T. Blubaugh is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing financial services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Based in Whitefish, Montana, he has been serving family-owned enterprises and individuals for over 15 years, offering a range of accounting and tax services. His specialization in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and business tax services enables him to cater to diverse client needs, from payroll processing and compliance to tax planning and consulting.
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Sallie A. Foley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whitefish, Montana 59937
Based in Whitefish, Montana, Sallie A. Foley is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving entrepreneurs and small businesses in a variety of structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her practice focuses on providing comprehensive bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, as well as tax compliance and return preparation for individuals and businesses. Foley's specialization in small business accounting and tax compliance has allowed her to develop expertise in handling complex financial situations and ensuring her clients meet all regulatory requirements.
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Jerry R. Hoadley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whitefish, Montana 59937
Whitefish-based CPA Jerry R. Hoadley provides expert accounting and tax services to a diverse clientele. With over 15 years of experience serving Individuals and Families, as well as Various Business Structures including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs, Jerry offers specialized expertise in Basic Accounting Services. His services include IRS Representation and Sales Tax Compliance, ensuring clients navigate complex tax issues with confidence. As an experienced provider of Individual Tax Services and Financial Planning, Jerry helps clients achieve financial stability and security.
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Gary W. Thuesen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Whitefish, Montana 59937
Gary W. Thuesen is a licensed Certified Public Accountant based in Whitefish, Montana, with over 20 years of experience serving individuals and businesses in the region. His professional services include individual and business tax return preparation, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation, as well as tax compliance and business tax services. Thuesen's expertise spans various business structures, including S-corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies, as well as individual and family tax preparation.
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Richard L. Prigge
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
Richard L. Prigge is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in the field of accounting, serving clients in Butte, Montana. He specializes in providing financial planning and small business accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His practice also focuses on basic accounting services, including payroll processing and compliance. Prigge offers retirement account tax reporting services, helping individuals and businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Stephanie A. Roebke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stevensville, Montana 59870
Based in Stevensville, Montana, Stephanie A. Roebke is a certified public accountant with extensive experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups across various business structures. Her specialty lies in offering comprehensive payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring small businesses meet regulatory requirements. With over a decade of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, Roebke provides expert bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services, helping clients maintain accurate records and make informed decisions.
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Constance M. Lentz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Red Lodge, Montana 59068
Constance M. Lentz is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Red Lodge, Montana, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, offering expertise in tax planning and consulting as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Lentz's unique service is her attention to detail and commitment to staying up-to-date on changing tax laws and regulations, ensuring clients receive accurate and compliant financial guidance.
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Baiba V. Eastlick
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59801
Based in Missoula, Montana, Baiba V. Eastlick provides expert accounting and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. With over 12 years of experience in financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services, she has developed a deep understanding of the complex tax laws and regulations that impact her clients. Her services include tax planning and consulting, as well as specialized expertise in retirement account tax reporting, helping individuals and businesses optimize their financial situations and meet their tax obligations.
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Ray E. Petersen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
With nearly 20 years of experience, Ray E. Petersen provides financial expertise to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups in Butte, Montana. As a certified public accountant (CPA), Petersen offers specialized services in basic accounting, tax compliance, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Petersen's expertise in payroll processing and compliance ensures accurate tax filing and minimizes the risk of costly penalties.
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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.