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Madeline J. Miller
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Red Lodge, Montana 59068
Based in Red Lodge, Montana, Madeline J. Miller is a certified public accountant with over a decade of experience supporting entrepreneurs and startups, as well as small and medium-sized businesses, in their financial needs. Her areas of specialization include basic accounting services, tax compliance, and business tax services, with a particular focus on ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial documents. Madeline's expertise extends to sales tax compliance, helping clients navigate the complexities of tax regulations and maintain compliance with state and local authorities.
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Mark A. Schubert
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Red Lodge, Montana 59068
Mark A. Schubert is a certified public accountant offering specialized services to individuals and businesses in Red Lodge, Montana. With over 15 years of experience in financial planning and small business accounting, Schubert provides expert guidance on tax compliance and financial management. His practice includes tax representation before the IRS, payroll processing and compliance, and services tailored to various business structures, such as S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. He also advises individuals and families on basic accounting services and provides financial planning strategies to support long-term financial stability.
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Constance M. Lentz
Certified Public Accountant
Verified Licensed
Location Red Lodge, Montana 59068
Constance M. Lentz is a certified public accountant (CPA) based in Red Lodge, Montana, with over 15 years of experience providing accounting services to family-owned enterprises and various business structures, including S-Corps, partnerships, and LLCs. She specializes in basic accounting services, individual tax services, and tax compliance, offering expertise in tax planning and consulting as well as bookkeeping and financial statement compilation. Lentz's unique service is her attention to detail and commitment to staying up-to-date on changing tax laws and regulations, ensuring clients receive accurate and compliant financial guidance.
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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.

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.