Montana Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – No Sales Tax (0%)
Montana has no sales tax. The state rate is 0% and there is no general local sales tax, so what you see is what you pay. A handful of resort towns charge a small resort tax on lodging and meals; use the custom rate box below if you are visiting one.
Montana Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 0.00% + average local 0.00% = 0.00%
Rates from Tax Foundation 2026 data. Your exact city or county rate may differ – use the custom rate box with the rate on a local receipt.
Montana sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 0.00%. Local governments add an average of 0.00%, for an average combined rate of 0.00%. Montana has no statewide or local general sales tax; a few resort communities such as Whitefish and Big Sky charge a local resort tax of up to 3% on lodging, restaurants and luxury goods.
How to calculate Montana sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 0.00% average combined rate, the tax is $0.00 and the total is $100.00. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Montana sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (0.00%) | Avg. combined tax (0.00%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.00 |
| $25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $25.00 |
| $50 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $50.00 |
| $100 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $100.00 |
| $250 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $250.00 |
| $500 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| $1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,000.00 |
| $5,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5,000.00 |
What is exempt from sales tax in Montana?
Montana has no general sales tax, so groceries and most purchases are untaxed. Rules change, so confirm with the Montana Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Montana sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Montana generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Montana? Vehicle purchases are taxed, often under separate rules and rates; use our auto loan calculator to include it in your payment. Need another state? Use the all-states sales tax calculator.
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