Montana Sales Tax Calculator
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Montana is one of only five states in the United States that levies no general sales tax — at the state, county, or city level. That means when you buy groceries, clothes, electronics, or a car at a standard Montana retailer, you pay exactly the sticker price with zero sales tax added. The combined state-and-local sales tax rate for Montana is 0%.
This sets Montana apart from neighbors like Idaho (6% base) or Wyoming (4% base plus local add-ons). For everyday consumers, it translates to real savings: a $100 purchase costs exactly $100; a $30,000 vehicle purchase avoids the $1,800–$2,500 in tax you'd pay in most other states.
Resort community exception: Montana law allows designated resort communities to impose a local resort tax of up to 4% on tourist-related goods and services. Towns that have adopted this tax include Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Whitefish, Red Lodge, and Virginia City, among others. The tax typically applies to lodging, restaurant meals, bar tabs, and retail sales within the resort district — not to all transactions statewide.
Sector-specific taxes: Montana also imposes a 4% lodging facility use tax and a separate 4% lodging sales tax on short-term accommodations (under 30 consecutive days), plus a 4% rental vehicle tax. These are narrow excise taxes, not a broad sales tax.
To use this calculator: enter 0 as the rate for any standard Montana purchase. If you are buying in a resort community, enter the applicable local resort rate (up to 4%).
Practical example — Montana
A shopper buying $500 in furniture at a Billings retailer pays exactly $500 — no sales tax. The same purchase in West Yellowstone's resort district could include up to a 4% resort tax, adding $20 to the total.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Does Montana have a sales tax?
No. Montana has no state sales tax and no general local sales tax. It is one of five U.S. states — along with Alaska, Delaware, New Hampshire, and Oregon — with a 0% combined sales tax rate on most purchases.
Are there any local sales taxes in Montana?
There is no general local sales tax, but certain resort communities (Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Whitefish, Red Lodge, Virginia City, and a handful of others) may charge a resort tax of up to 4% on tourist-oriented sales like lodging, restaurant meals, and retail goods within their resort district.
Are groceries taxed in Montana?
No. Because Montana has no general sales tax, groceries — and virtually all other consumer goods — are not subject to any sales tax at standard stores across the state.
Is there a car sales tax in Montana?
No general sales tax applies to vehicle purchases in Montana. Instead, vehicle owners pay registration fees and a motor vehicle titling fee to the state, which are typically much lower than the sales taxes charged in neighboring states. This makes Montana a popular destination for registering high-value vehicles.
What is the lodging tax in Montana?
Short-term lodging (under 30 consecutive days) is subject to a 4% lodging facility use tax plus an additional 4% lodging sales tax — a combined 8% on accommodation costs. Resort communities may add their local resort tax on top of that. This is separate from the general retail sales tax, which remains 0%.