Montana sales tax rate (2026)
Montana has no state or local general sales tax. A $100 purchase costs $100.
Montana sales tax at a glance
| State | Montana |
|---|---|
| State rate | 0% |
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Highest local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 0% |
| Highest combined rate | 0% |
| Rank by average combined rate | 47 of 50 |
Rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (in force July 1, 2026). Local rates change during the year and differ by address, so check the state revenue department's rate lookup before filing a return. Source
What's different in Montana
Montana has no general sales tax. Some resort communities, such as Big Sky and Whitefish, levy a local resort tax of a few percent on lodging, restaurants and retail.
Montana vs neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border Montana. Buying across the border does not avoid tax on items you bring home: you owe use tax at your home state's rate.
| State | State rate | Avg. combined |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 5% | 7,09% |
| South Dakota | 4,2% | 6,11% |
| Idaho | 6% | 6,03% |
| Wyoming | 4% | 5,39% |
| Montana | 0% | 0% |
Perguntas frequentes
What is the sales tax rate in Montana?
0%. Montana has no state or local general sales tax.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Montana?
Nothing: a $100 item costs $100.
Do I have to pay use tax in Montana?
No. Montana has no general sales or use tax. If you live in another state and buy in Montana, your home state's use tax may still apply when you bring the item home.