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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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Reed J. Gunlikson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Reed J. Gunlikson provides comprehensive accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including entrepreneurs and startups. With over a decade of experience in the field, he specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning. Reed's expertise spans various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, and he offers specialized payroll processing and compliance services to ensure clients meet their obligations.
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Marilyn R. Klein
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59102
Marilyn R. Klein is a certified public accountant based in Billings, Montana, with over 17 years of experience in providing accounting services. She specializes in basic accounting services for individuals and families, as well as financial planning and business tax services for entrepreneurs and startups in the state of Montana. Klein's service offerings include tax planning and consulting, general accounting and advisory services, and financial statement preparation.
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Robert W. Ming
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
Based in Butte, Montana, Robert W. Ming has been providing accounting services to clients in various business structures, including family-owned enterprises and S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, for over 15 years. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, with a focus on helping clients navigate complex financial situations. Ming also specializes in sales tax compliance, ensuring that clients maintain accurate and up-to-date records to minimize tax liabilities and avoid penalties. With extensive experience in bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, he offers comprehensive financial support to businesses of all sizes, helping them make informed decisions and achieve their goals.
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Rachel N. Cleveland
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59808
Rachel N. Cleveland is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses in Missoula, Montana. Her expertise encompasses basic accounting services, including financial statement preparation and budgeting, as well as small business accounting and tax compliance for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Cleveland specializes in IRS representation and sales tax compliance, ensuring her clients are in full compliance with tax regulations and minimizing the risk of audits and penalties.
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Michael A. Lopach
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Helena, Montana 59601
Located in Helena, Montana, Michael A. Lopach is a seasoned accounting professional with a wealth of experience in providing expert financial guidance to individuals and businesses. With over 10 years of experience, Lopach specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, serving a diverse range of clients including individuals and families, as well as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. His services encompass bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, general accounting and advisory, and include expertise in navigating complex tax laws and regulations.
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Shandell M. Vandonsel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Helena, Montana 59620
Shandell M. Vandonsel is a certified public accountant based in Helena, Montana, with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to various clients. She specializes in individual tax services, business tax services, and basic accounting services, catering to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Shandell's expertise encompasses tax reporting for retirement accounts, payroll processing, and compliance services. She helps clients navigate the complexities of tax laws and regulations to ensure accurate and timely compliance.
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Michael J. Wong
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Helena, Montana 59602
Based in Helena, Montana, Michael J. Wong provides expert accounting services to individuals and families, entrepreneurs, and startups in the region. With over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, Mr. Wong specializes in preparing individual and business tax returns, as well as offering general accounting and advisory services. His extensive industry knowledge and experience enable him to provide informed guidance to clients navigating complex financial situations.
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Marie Hebnes
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59801
Marie Hebnes is a certified public accountant based in Missoula, Montana. With over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation, she provides specialized expertise in tax compliance, small business accounting, and basic accounting services. Her services focus on supporting various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. She also assists clients with their retirement account tax reporting and sales tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
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Michael T. Nardella
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59102
Michael T. Nardella is a certified public accountant based in Billings, Montana, with over 15 years of experience serving various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise encompasses basic accounting services, financial planning, and business tax services, providing entrepreneurs and startups with comprehensive support. Mr. Nardella specializes in tax planning and consulting, as well as sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and ensure compliance with local and federal authorities.
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Mary B. Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dillon, Montana 59725
Based in Dillon, Montana, Mary B. Smith is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience serving the financial needs of family-owned enterprises and entrepreneurs and startups in the region. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services, providing clients with accurate financial statements, tax planning, and compliance guidance. Smith's expertise extends to payroll processing and compliance, ensuring seamless management of payroll operations for her clients. With a strong focus on bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, she helps clients maintain organized financial records and make informed business decisions.
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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.