Montana sales tax at a glance
Montana ranks among the 4 jurisdictions with no general sales tax. Montana has no general sales tax; a few resort areas levy limited local resort taxes. The trade-off shows up elsewhere in the tax system — states without a sales tax typically lean more on income or property taxes.
Frequently asked questions
+Does Montana really have no sales tax?
Montana levies no general sales tax. What you see on the shelf is what you pay at the register. Montana has no general sales tax; a few resort areas levy limited local resort taxes. The other no-sales-tax states are Delaware, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Alaska has no state rate but allows local taxes.
+How do I calculate Montana sales tax backwards from a total?
In Montana there's usually nothing to reverse — the receipt total is the price. For purchases shipped from Montana to another state, tax follows the delivery address.
+Do online orders charge Montana sales tax?
Orders delivered to a Montana address carry no sales tax. If you ship to another state, that state's rules apply.
+Is the rate the same everywhere in Montana?
Yes — no jurisdiction in Montana charges general sales tax.
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from state revenue departments compiled by the Tax Foundation; local averages are population-weighted. Product exemptions (groceries, clothing, medicine) vary by state. Estimates only — see our terms.