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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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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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Jeanette C. Rutherford
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59808
Located in Missoula, Montana, Jeanette C. Rutherford is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience. Her area of specialization includes financial planning, tax compliance, and basic accounting services, catering to various industries such as S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs, and family-owned enterprises. Rutherford's expertise also extends to bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as tax planning and consulting services, allowing her to provide a comprehensive range of accounting solutions to her clients.
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Steven W. Jones
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59105
Based in Billings, Montana, Steven W. Jones provides comprehensive accounting services to individuals and businesses in the region. With over 20 years of experience, Jones specializes in general accounting and advisory services, sales tax compliance, and tax preparation for various business structures, including S-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs. His expertise extends to individual tax services, basic accounting services, and tax compliance, making him a valuable resource for both personal and business financial needs.
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Steve K. Bruggeman
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59102
Steve K. Bruggeman is a certified public accountant based in Billings, Montana, with over 25 years of experience in public accounting. His expertise includes individual and business tax return preparation, as well as general accounting and advisory services for small and medium-sized businesses. As a seasoned tax professional, Bruggeman specializes in tax compliance for various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, and provides basic accounting services to support business growth and financial stability.
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Amanda N. Goertz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59108
Amanda N. Goertz, a certified public accountant, has provided tax planning and consulting services to individuals and families in Billings, Montana, since 2010. Her experience in small business accounting and tax compliance spans over a decade and has enabled her to effectively serve entrepreneurs and startups in the area. Additionally, Goertz provides sales tax compliance services and offers basic accounting services to a diverse range of clients, including those in the individual and family markets.
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John W. Jacobsen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59103
John W. Jacobsen is a certified public accountant based in Billings, Montana, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. In addition to his expertise in financial planning and small business accounting, Jacobsen offers specialized services in sales tax compliance and representation before the Internal Revenue Service. His areas of specialization include basic accounting services, financial planning, and small business accounting for individuals, families, and small business owners in Montana and surrounding regions.
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Amy L. Wells
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59105
Based in Billings, Montana, Amy L. Wells is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, allowing her to cater to various business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She also offers IRS representation services and provides bookkeeping and financial statement compilation for her clients.
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Edith T. Sellars
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Bigfork, Montana 59911
Edith T. Sellars is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience, based in Bigfork, Montana. Her services include bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as general accounting and advisory services for individuals, families, and small and medium-sized businesses. Specializing in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, Sellars provides expert guidance and support to help clients achieve their financial goals. She has established a strong reputation in the region for her thorough and reliable work, with a focus on delivering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.
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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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Lary P. Johnson
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Lary P. Johnson is a certified public accountant based in Kalispell, Montana, with over 15 years of experience providing tax and accounting services. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, assisting small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individuals and families. Johnson focuses on sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations and optimize their financial strategies.
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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.