Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Montana?
Quick answer
Montana imposes no state sales tax, so an out-of-state online seller has nothing to collect at the state level. Montana has no general sales tax. Certain resort communities levy a local resort tax on lodging and prepared food.
Montana has no general sales tax. Certain resort communities levy a local resort tax on lodging and prepared food.
Rule summary
How Montana treats each category.
| Economic nexus — sales threshold | No state sales tax |
|---|---|
| Transaction-count threshold | None — sales volume only |
| Marketplace facilitator collection | Not applicable |
| Rate to charge | None |
| Registration authority | Montana Department of Revenue |
This page summarizes the general rule. Every state writes exceptions for specific products, and local jurisdictions can differ from the state treatment. Confirm your situation with the Montana Department of Revenue or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Montana
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Montana.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Montana?
- Montana imposes no state sales tax, so an out-of-state online seller has nothing to collect at the state level. Montana has no general sales tax. Certain resort communities levy a local resort tax on lodging and prepared food.
- Do marketplace sales count toward the Montana threshold?
- Montana has no state sales tax, so there is no threshold to cross.
- Which rate does an online seller charge in Montana?
- None — Montana imposes no state sales tax on retail sales.
More Montana guides
Other Montana rules that change the total.