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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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Elmer P. Bender
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59806
With over 15 years of experience in public accounting, Elmer P. Bender serves clients in the Missoula, Montana area. A certified public accountant, Bender provides tax planning and consulting services to help individuals and small businesses meet their financial goals. Specializing in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, Bender has also developed expertise in sales tax compliance, a key consideration for many small and medium-sized businesses and family-owned enterprises in Montana.
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Joseph M. Michaud
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
Located in Butte, Montana, Joseph M. Michaud is a practicing CPA with extensive experience in the field, dating back to 2005. His specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance enables him to cater to diverse needs of entrepreneurs and startups, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Michaud's expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting and tax planning and consulting, providing his clients with comprehensive guidance on tax-related matters.
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Andrew D. Durkin
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
Based in Butte, Montana, Andrew D. Durkin provides accounting services to a variety of clients, including entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, tax planning and consulting, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services for his clients. Andrew's expertise allows him to understand the unique needs of his clients, offering tailored solutions to meet their accounting and tax requirements, including assistance with tax planning and consulting to minimize tax liabilities.
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Janet M. Downey
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
With over two decades of experience in public accounting, Janet M. Downey provides comprehensive financial services to small and medium-sized businesses in Butte, Montana. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting, small business accounting, and financial planning, utilizing her expertise to support clients across various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Downey's services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure compliance.
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Leo M. Prigge
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
Based in Butte, Montana, Leo M. Prigge is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, tax compliance, and accounting for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Prigge offers additional services such as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as retirement account tax reporting to help his clients maintain accurate financial records and stay compliant with tax regulations.
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Judy K. Staudinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
Judy K. Staudinger, a certified public accountant based in Butte, Montana, possesses over 15 years of experience in providing financial expertise to diverse clients. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting, catering to a wide range of business structures, from S-Corps and partnerships to LLCs. Staudinger also offers specialized support with payroll processing and compliance as well as IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Robert J. Hadley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
Robert J. Hadley is a certified public accountant based in Butte, Montana, with over 20 years of experience in the field. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting to a variety of business structures including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Mr. Hadley offers payroll processing and compliance services, as well as individual and business tax return preparation for small and medium-sized businesses in the region.
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Nancy A. Clark
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Anaconda, Montana 59711
Nancy A. Clark is a certified public accountant based in Anaconda, Montana with over 20 years of experience in providing financial guidance to individuals and businesses. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance for various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as individuals and families. Clark's services also encompass sales tax compliance and payroll processing and compliance, ensuring businesses meet their financial obligations and avoid potential penalties.
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David L. Gilmer
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59808
David L. Gilmer, a certified public accountant, resides in Missoula, Montana, and has over 20 years of experience. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, with a focus on supporting entrepreneurs and startups, as well as family-owned enterprises. Gilmer's services also include IRS representation and bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, ensuring accurate and compliant financial records.
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Kyle T. Mcgree
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59702
Based in Butte, Montana, Kyle T. Mcgree offers comprehensive accounting services to a diverse clientele. With over a decade of experience, he provides specialized support in basic accounting services, financial planning, and individual tax services. His expertise extends to tax planning and consulting, as well as ensuring sales tax compliance for entrepreneurs and startups, individuals, and families.
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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.