Montana Sales Tax Calculator
Montana has no statewide sales tax, but local jurisdictions may add their own rate up to 3.00%. Plug a purchase amount into the calculator below to model both scenarios. No general sales tax. Resort areas may charge a local "resort tax" up to 3%.
How Montana sales tax works
Montana has no statewide sales tax, but the state allows local municipalities to levy their own — sometimes as high as 3.00%. Resort towns and certain districts charge local sales tax, while most of the state remains tax-free. Always check the rate for the specific jurisdiction where you're making the purchase.
Groceries are exempt from Montana's state sales tax. Prepared food (restaurants, deli items, hot food bars) is generally still taxable at the full combined rate. Montana also exempts most clothing — see the FAQ below for details and price thresholds.
If you're shopping in a Montana jurisdiction that does charge local sales tax, toggle the "specific local rate" option in the calculator above and enter the rate from that city's revenue department. Most of the state has no sales tax at all.
Frequently asked questions
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