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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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Matthew K. Pritchard
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59801
Matthew K. Pritchard is a certified public accountant (CPA) serving clients in Missoula, Montana. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in providing bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to businesses and individuals, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, in addition to individual and business tax return preparation. His expertise also includes tax compliance and business tax services for a variety of business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, catering to entrepreneurs and startups in various industries.
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Marjorie L. Knaub
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Big Sky, Montana 59716
Based in Big Sky, Montana, Marjorie L. Knaub has over a decade of experience providing expert accounting services to a diverse range of clients. Her specialization includes basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, making her a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and startups seeking financial guidance. Knaub also offers specialized services such as payroll processing and compliance, as well as IRS representation, ensuring her clients receive professional support in navigating complex financial regulations.
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Rex D. Boller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Lakeside, Montana 59922
Rex D. Boller is a licensed CPA based in Lakeside, Montana, with over 15 years of experience in public accounting. He specializes in providing comprehensive tax compliance and accounting services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, serving entrepreneurs and startups in the region. Boller offers individual and business tax return preparation, as well as sales tax compliance services, ensuring clients meet their tax obligations and financial reporting requirements. His experience in basic accounting services enables him to address the financial needs of small businesses and individuals, providing expert guidance on financial management and tax planning.
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John C. Hauck
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59103
John C. Hauck, a licensed CPA, provides accounting services in Billings, Montana. With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in basic accounting services, tax compliance, and small business accounting. Hauck offers specialized services in payroll processing and compliance, helping clients meet their regulatory requirements and navigate complex tax laws. His expertise benefits a range of clients, from individuals and families to S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, across various industries.
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Seana S. Rau
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59105
Based in Billings, Montana, Seana S. Rau provides accounting and tax services to individuals and families, as well as entrepreneurs and startups. With over 10 years of experience, she specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and business tax services. Her expertise includes IRS representation and payroll processing & compliance, ensuring clients meet tax obligations and maintain accurate financial records. Seana S. Rau's services are designed to support the financial needs of diverse clients, from personal financial planning to business tax compliance.
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Deborah C. Potter
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59103
Deborah C. Potter is a CPA operating based in Billings, Montana for over 14 years. Her areas of specialization include providing basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, catering to diverse business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Deborah offers tailored solutions for individuals and families, ensuring adherence to tax laws and regulations through comprehensive sales tax compliance and bookkeeping services.
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Theresa K. Sherbo
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Billings, Montana 59102
Based in Billings, Montana, Theresa K. Sherbo is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience in public accounting. Her areas of expertise include basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance for a variety of business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She also provides specialized support for entrepreneurs and startups, focusing on sales tax compliance and retirement account tax reporting.
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Yvonne L. Pluhar
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Miles City, Montana 59301
Based in Miles City, Montana, Yvonne L. Pluhar is a certified public accountant with over 20 years of experience providing accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, catering to a diverse range of business structures such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Pluhar's expertise also extends to retirement account tax reporting and payroll processing, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
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Kaweh Etminan-Rad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59808
Based in Missoula, Montana, Kaweh Etminan-Rad is a certified public accountant with a focus on providing tailored financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. With over 7 years of experience in the field, Etminan-Rad specializes in basic accounting services, small business accounting, and financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial situations with ease. Her extensive expertise in sales tax compliance, bookkeeping, and financial statement compilation enables her to address the unique needs of individuals and families, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Jay J. Bates
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Belgrade, Montana 59714
Based in Belgrade, Montana, Jay J. Bates is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience in financial management and taxation. His practice focuses on providing comprehensive bookkeeping and financial statement compilation services to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. A seasoned expert in tax compliance, Bates specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and IRS representation for entrepreneurs and startups.
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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.