Montana Sales Tax Calculator
Montana has no statewide sales tax. Some local jurisdictions may levy their own taxes. Calculate any local sales tax for your area.
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How to use this calculator
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Montana levies no statewide general sales tax — one of only 5 such states in the US.
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Some local jurisdictions (Montana cities/boroughs) may have their own local sales taxes.
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For most purchases in Montana, no sales tax applies.
Frequently asked questions
Does Montana have a sales tax?
Montana has no statewide general sales tax. However, some local jurisdictions may impose local taxes on specific goods or services. Overall, most consumer purchases in Montana are free of sales tax.
Montana Sales Tax Calculator — No State Sales Tax
How to use the montana sales tax
Use this montana sales tax to calculate how much sales tax you owe on any purchase in Montana. Montana charges a statewide base rate of 4% — local cities and counties add their own levies on top, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop.
Montana sales tax by city
Enter your purchase amount and select your city or area. The tool instantly shows the tax amount, pre-tax price, and total. Select 'Remove tax from total' on a receipt to extract how much was tax. Prescription drugs are typically exempt in most states; grocery exemptions vary by state.
When Montana sales tax applies
Sales tax in Montana affects everyday shopping, big-ticket purchases, and e-commerce orders. Online sellers shipping to Montana must collect sales tax (since the South Dakota v. Wayfair ruling). Local rates can change — check the Montana Department of Revenue for the latest rates. This montana sales tax uses 2026 rates.
Montana sales tax overview
Montana is one of five US states with no statewide general sales tax (along with Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon). This makes Montana attractive for large purchases like vehicles and electronics.
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