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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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Fay L. Espeland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Columbus, Montana 59019
Certified Public Accountant Fay L. Espeland has been serving the financial needs of individuals and businesses in Columbus, Montana for over 15 years. With a specialization in basic accounting services and business tax services, Ms. Espeland provides financial planning and consulting to clients across various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting and tax planning, helping family-owned enterprises and other clients navigate complex financial situations.
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Kapri A. Byrne
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Great Falls, Montana 59404
Kapri A. Byrne is a certified public accountant located in Great Falls, Montana. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Byrne provides expert guidance on financial matters for small business owners. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, serving clients with various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises. Byrne's services also cover payroll processing and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely payments and adherence to tax laws, including sales tax compliance.
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Katharine Beers
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Condon, Montana 59826
Katharine Beers is a certified public accountant based in Condon, Montana, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. Her expertise includes basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial regulations. Beers also offers payroll processing and compliance services, ensuring that clients are meeting all relevant employment tax requirements.
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Aaron F. Funk
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Helena, Montana 59601
Aaron F. Funk is a certified public accountant based in Helena, Montana, with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, focusing on small business accounting and business tax services, which cater to the unique needs of individuals, families, and small to medium-sized enterprises. Funk's expertise also includes tax planning and consulting, financial statement compilation, and bookkeeping services, making him a valuable resource for those seeking professional guidance in financial matters.
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Edie R. Hanson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59106
With over 10 years of experience in accounting and advisory services, Edie R. Hanson provides expert guidance to small and medium-sized businesses in Billings, Montana. Her practice focuses on general accounting, tax planning and consulting, allowing her to help clients navigate complex financial regulations and optimize their tax strategies. Specializing in basic accounting services and small business accounting, Hanson is well-versed in tax compliance and has a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and startups.
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Rodney R. Ridenour
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bozeman, Montana 59715
Located in Bozeman, Montana, Rodney R. Ridenour is a CPA with over 25 years of experience in accounting and tax services. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and financial planning to a diverse range of clients, including individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Ridenour's services include tax return preparation for both personal and business entities, as well as tax planning and consulting to help clients navigate complex tax laws.
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Dale L. Huffine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lewistown, Montana 59457
Dale L. Huffine is a certified public accountant based in Lewistown, Montana, with over 20 years of experience serving clients in various industries. His practice focuses on providing general accounting and advisory services to family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs, as well as offering tax compliance and representation before the IRS. Specializing in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Huffine helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations.
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Michelle J. Van Velkinburgh
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bozeman, Montana 59715
Michelle J. Van Velkinburgh is a certified public accountant (CPA) located in Bozeman, Montana. With over 17 years of experience in accounting and tax preparation, she specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and small business accounting to various business structures, including S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Her unique approach to accounting involves offering tax return preparation services for both individuals and businesses, allowing her to cater to the diverse needs of entrepreneurs and startups in the region.
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Kalani K. Cowles
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bozeman, Montana 59715
Kalani K. Cowles has been serving clients in Bozeman, Montana since 2003. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as various business structures such as S-corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as individual and business tax return preparation, which often involve navigating complex tax laws and regulations to ensure accurate and compliant filings.
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Kara L. Gallinger
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bozeman, Montana 59715
Based in Bozeman, Montana, Kara L. Gallinger provides expert accounting services to entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses. With over 10 years of experience, Gallinger specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Gallinger also offers IRS representation and bookkeeping, providing comprehensive financial statement compilation and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Her extensive knowledge and experience in taxation, financial planning, and accounting make her a valuable resource for business owners in the Bozeman area.
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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.