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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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Dustin S. Zuffelato
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Dustin S. Zuffelato is a certified public accountant with over 12 years of experience serving various industries, including entrepreneurs and startups, from his base in Kalispell, Montana. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises. Zuffelato offers personalized retirement account tax reporting and general accounting advisory services, helping clients navigate complex financial situations with confidence.
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Lisa M. Swallow
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59804
Lisa M. Swallow is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to individuals and families in Missoula, Montana. Her professional focus includes general accounting, tax planning, and financial planning, drawing on her expertise in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and financial planning. Serving entrepreneurs and startups in addition to individual clients, Swallow's background enables her to address a range of accounting needs, from financial management to tax compliance.
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Teresa M. Nichols
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59804
Teresa M. Nichols is a licensed CPA with over 15 years of experience in public accounting, providing services to clients in Missoula, Montana. Her expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation and tax compliance for small to medium-sized businesses. A specialist in basic accounting services and business tax services, Nichols has extensive experience working with various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as family-owned enterprises.
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Michael L. Shuck
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Red Lodge, Montana 59068
Michael L. Shuck is a certified public accountant based in Red Lodge, Montana, with over 15 years of experience in accounting and taxation. His areas of expertise include general accounting and advisory services, as well as sales tax compliance, which is crucial for businesses operating in Montana. He serves individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups, providing basic accounting services, small business accounting, and individual tax services tailored to their needs.
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Lena D. Tamcke
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Helena, Montana 59602
Lena D. Tamcke, a Helena, Montana-based CPA, brings over 15 years of experience to her clients, with a focus on providing comprehensive financial guidance. Specializing in basic accounting services, including financial planning and business tax services, she serves a range of industries, such as small and medium-sized businesses and various business structures. Tamcke's services include sales tax compliance and individual and business tax return preparation, ensuring her clients meet their financial obligations and stay compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Kevin R. Kelley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Helena, Montana 59624
Located in Helena, Montana, Kevin R. Kelley is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. He specializes in basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting, helping family-owned enterprises navigate complex financial regulations. Kelley's expertise also extends to payroll processing and compliance, as well as tax planning and consulting, ensuring his clients are in compliance with the latest tax laws and regulations.
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Jennifer J. Thompson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Helena, Montana 59602
Based in Helena, Montana, Jennifer J. Thompson is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting and tax expertise to small and medium-sized businesses. Her specialization lies in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and tax compliance, which enables her to effectively navigate complex business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a strong emphasis on individual and business tax return preparation and IRS representation, Thompson helps clients maintain financial stability and address any tax-related issues.
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Rhonda L. Ihde
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Laurel, Montana 59044
Rhonda L. Ihde, a certified public accountant, has been serving clients in Laurel, Montana, since 2005. Her expertise lies in providing comprehensive bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to small and medium-sized businesses. With specialization in business tax services and financial planning, she assists family-owned enterprises in navigating complex financial challenges.
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Robin D. Knutson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59903
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Robin D. Knutson is a dedicated public accountant with over 15 years of experience. With a focus on general accounting and advisory services, Knutson provides expert guidance to individuals and families, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, across a range of financial matters. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services, Knutson offers valuable support in areas including financial analysis, budgeting, and tax planning. Knutson also provides IRS representation, helping clients navigate complex tax issues and resolve disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Brenda L. White
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59102
Brenda L. White is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Billings, Montana, with over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxation. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting, making her a valuable resource for various business structures and entrepreneurs. Serving clients in the Billings area, White provides payroll processing and compliance services, as well as tax planning and consulting to ensure her clients meet their financial obligations.
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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.