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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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Todd M. Tonjum
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59904
Todd M. Tonjum is a Kalispell, Montana-based certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience providing tax and accounting services to entrepreneurs and startups. He specializes in offering basic accounting services, as well as individual and business tax services, including tax planning and preparation for S-Corps, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Tonjum also offers IRS representation services and retirement account tax reporting to help his clients navigate complex tax issues and comply with regulatory requirements.
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Brenda J. Hedeen
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Brenda J. Hedeen is a certified public accountant based in Kalispell, Montana, with over a decade of experience in providing financial guidance to entrepreneurs and startups. Her expertise includes tax planning and consulting, as well as general accounting and advisory services tailored to meet the unique needs of various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. With a specialization in basic accounting services, financial planning, and tax compliance, Brenda J. Hedeen offers clients personalized support to navigate complex financial situations and make informed decisions.
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Tiffany A. Starkel
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59904
Tiffany A. Starkel is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Kalispell, Montana, with over 12 years of experience serving the financial needs of entrepreneurs and startups, individuals, and families. She specializes in providing basic accounting services, business tax services, and small business accounting, offering expertise in financial planning and budgeting to help clients achieve their financial goals. Complementing her primary services, Starkel also provides sales tax compliance and tax planning and consulting services to ensure clients remain compliant with tax regulations and take advantage of available tax incentives.
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Peggy S. Stanley
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Miles City, Montana 59301
Peggy S. Stanley is a certified public accountant with over 15 years of experience serving clients in Miles City, Montana. She focuses on providing individual and business tax return preparation, as well as IRS representation services, to help clients navigate complex tax laws. Her specialization in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services allows her to effectively cater to various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. Stanley's expertise in serving small and medium-sized businesses has been invaluable to clients seeking tailored guidance on their financial and tax matters.
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Lora L. Parker
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Missoula, Montana 59808
Lora L. Parker, a certified public accountant based in Missoula, Montana, has provided trusted accounting services to various business structures and individuals for over 12 years. Her expertise includes bookkeeping and financial statement compilation, as well as payroll processing and compliance. With a specialization in tax compliance and individual tax services, Parker helps clients navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Her services cater to individuals and families, as well as small to mid-sized businesses, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs.
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Dennis L. Kluksdahl
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Butte, Montana 59701
Dennis Kluksdahl is a seasoned certified public accountant based in Butte, Montana, with over two decades of experience providing comprehensive accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures. With expertise in general accounting and advisory, as well as sales tax compliance, Kluksdahl helps small to medium-sized businesses navigate complex tax laws and regulations. Specializing in basic accounting services, business tax services, and tax compliance, Kluksdahl serves S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, ensuring clients remain in compliance with tax authorities.
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Patricia O. Hagestad
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59904
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Patricia O. Hagestad has been providing accounting services since 1995, focusing on individual tax services, tax compliance, and basic accounting. Her expertise lies in working with entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses, helping them navigate tax planning and consulting requirements. Patricia offers specialized tax services, including retirement account tax reporting, which can help her clients optimize their financial situations. With extensive experience, Patricia remains committed to delivering accurate, timely, and personalized tax solutions to her clients.
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Craig A. Parmelee
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Craig A. Parmelee has over 10 years of experience providing financial guidance to small and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups. He specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and individual tax services, offering expertise in areas such as financial statement compilation and payroll processing. His services include bookkeeping, financial statement compilation, and payroll processing & compliance, helping clients navigate tax regulations and optimize financial health.
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Mark F. Bratz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59901
Based in Kalispell, Montana, Mark F. Bratz is a certified public accountant (CPA) with over 15 years of experience providing expert accounting services to a diverse range of clients. Specializing in Basic Accounting Services, Individual Tax Services, and Business Tax Services, his expertise includes payroll processing and compliance, as well as sales tax compliance. With a focus on family-owned enterprises, Bratz helps various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs, navigate complex tax and accounting regulations.
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Dan T. Chisholm
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Kalispell, Montana 59904
With over 15 years of experience as a certified public accountant, Dan T. Chisholm provides comprehensive accounting services to small and medium-sized businesses in Kalispell, Montana. His practice specializes in basic accounting services, business tax services, and financial planning, catering to the needs of family-owned enterprises and other local businesses. Notably, he offers specialized services in retirement account tax reporting, ensuring that clients comply with complex tax regulations and maximize their benefits.
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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.