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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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Susan J. Mcrae
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Dillon, Montana 59725
Susan J. Mcrae is a certified public accountant based in Dillon, Montana, with over 12 years of experience in providing tax and accounting services. She specializes in assisting small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups, particularly with basic accounting services, individual tax services, and ensuring tax compliance. Susan also provides expert IRS representation and handles payroll processing and compliance to help clients navigate complex financial regulations.
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William A. Brenner
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sidney, Montana 59270
Based in Sidney, Montana, William A. Brenner has over a decade of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. His expertise includes tax compliance, financial statement compilation, and bookkeeping, as well as basic accounting services for various business structures. Brenner's services also extend to retirement account tax reporting, making him a valuable resource for business owners navigating complex financial requirements. With a focus on tax compliance and small business accounting, Brenner helps clients maintain financial stability and ensure regulatory adherence.
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Matthew C. Joseph
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59801
Matthew C. Joseph is a certified public accountant based in Missoula, Montana, with over 15 years of experience serving small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises in the region. He specializes in providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance guidance to ensure clients meet their financial obligations and take advantage of available tax deductions. Matthew's expertise extends to tax planning and consulting, as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, allowing him to provide comprehensive support to his clients.
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Jeff M. Montag
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Mcallister, Montana 59740
Located in Mcallister, Montana, Jeff M. Montag provides tax planning and consulting services tailored to meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals and families. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, Montag offers expertise in payroll processing and compliance, helping his clients navigate complex tax regulations. His specialization in tax compliance ensures that clients are in alignment with relevant tax laws and codes, providing a solid foundation for their financial well-being.
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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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Jann L. Burgess
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Corvallis, Montana 59828
Located in Corvallis, Montana, Jann L. Burgess is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, as well as family-owned enterprises. She specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, offering expertise in financial statement compilation, payroll processing, and compliance. Jann L. Burgess holds certifications in accounting and adheres to industry standards, ensuring that clients receive accurate and reliable financial information and support.
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Elizabeth A. Piehler
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Stevensville, Montana 59870
Elizabeth A. Piehler is a certified public accountant based in Stevensville, Montana, with over 20 years of experience in general accounting and advisory services. She specializes in providing financial planning, individual tax services, and basic accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including various business structures and entrepreneurs. Piehler offers specialized services in tax return preparation for both individuals and businesses, utilizing her in-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
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Kimberly Smith
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Helena, Montana 59601
Based in Helena, Montana, Kimberly Smith provides accounting services to individuals and families in the region. With over 15 years of experience in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, she has developed a strong understanding of the tax planning and consulting needs of her clients. She specializes in helping family-owned enterprises with their tax planning and reporting requirements, including retirement account tax reporting, and provides expert advice on tax compliance and planning strategies.
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Donald W. Laine
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Helena, Montana 59624
Donald W. Laine, a certified public accountant based in Helena, Montana, offers specialized tax and financial services to individuals and families, as well as family-owned enterprises. With over 20 years of experience in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and individual tax services, Laine provides expert guidance on complex tax matters, including sales tax compliance and tax planning. Laine's areas of specialization include financial planning, tax preparation, and tax consulting, helping clients navigate the intricacies of tax law and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Donald H. Garsjo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Sidney, Montana 59270
Donald H. Garsjo is a certified public accountant with over 25 years of experience in accounting and taxation, serving the Sidney, Montana area. His expertise lies in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, including financial statement compilation and bookkeeping for a variety of clients. Garsjo's industry experience includes working with individuals and families, as well as various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, and he also offers IRS representation services for clients with tax issues.
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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.