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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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Ronald Ramsbacher
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59803
Based in Missoula, Montana, Ronald Ramsbacher is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in providing tax and accounting services. With over a decade of experience, he specializes in individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance, serving individuals and families and family-owned enterprises. His services include financial planning, basic accounting services, and individual tax services, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and financial decisions.
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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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Dela J. Chatriand
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Townsend, Montana 59644
Dela J. Chatriand is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Based in Townsend, Montana, she provides general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and individuals and families. Her specialization in basic accounting services and small business accounting enables her to provide comprehensive financial planning and support to her clients. Del J. Chatriand's experience spans financial statement compilation, general ledger management, and financial analysis, making her a valuable resource for businesses and individuals seeking expert accounting guidance.
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Alisha K. Bender
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Glendive, Montana 59330
Alisha K. Bender is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses in various structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Located in Glendive, Montana, she offers tax planning and consulting, as well as general accounting and advisory services, to help businesses navigate financial complexities and achieve their goals. Specializing in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, Bender helps clients manage their finances, make informed decisions, and optimize their financial performance.
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Michael V. Harrington
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59802
Based in Missoula, Montana, Michael V. Harrington is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing expertise to entrepreneurs and startups, as well as various business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass general accounting and advisory, including tax compliance and individual tax services, with a focus on supporting clients in meeting their financial goals. Additionally, Harrington offers IRS representation services, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. Harrington's specializations include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, making him a valuable resource for businesses and individuals seeking expert guidance in these areas.
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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.