Montana Sales Tax Rates (2026)
Montana (Treasure State) has a statewide sales tax of 0%. The table below shows every state-level tax that can appear on a Montana receipt.
| Tax | Rate |
|---|---|
| State sales tax | 0% |
| Average combined (state + local) | 0% |
| State Lodging Facility Use Tax | 7.32% |
| State Sales Tax | 6.67% |
| Grocery food | Montana applies the full 0% state sales tax to grocery food. Local sales tax may also apply. |
What Must Appear on a Montana Receipt
Montana does not mandate a specific receipt format for most retail transactions, but receipts used for tax deductions, expense reports, or insurance claims should include:
- Vendor name and address (the Montana business location)
- Transaction date and time
- Itemized list of purchases with individual prices
- Subtotal, sales tax amount, and total
- Payment method (cash, card type, last 4 digits)
- For lodging: separate breakdown of room rate vs. each lodging tax
Sales Tax by Scenario in Montana
Grocery purchases
Montana applies the full 0% state sales tax to grocery food. Local sales tax may also apply.
Restaurant meals
Prepared food and restaurant meals in Montana are subject to the full 0% state sales tax plus any local meal tax. Tips are not taxable and should be added after the tax line.
Hotel and lodging
Hotel receipts in Montana typically show: room rate, state sales tax, and the lodging-specific taxes shown above. Total tax burden on a hotel night can reach approximately 13.99%.
Major Cities in Montana
Sales tax varies by city and county across Montana. The five largest metros where receipts are commonly issued:
Popular Receipt Templates for Montana
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax in Montana?
Montana has no statewide sales tax — it's one of five US states with a 0% general sales tax. Some local jurisdictions may impose limited sales taxes on specific categories.
How do I calculate Montana sales tax?
Multiply the purchase amount by the Montana sales tax rate. For a $100 purchase at the 0% state rate: tax = $0.00. Add any local sales tax for an accurate total. Use the calculator at the top of this page for an instant city-level breakdown.
Are groceries taxed in Montana?
Montana applies the full 0% state sales tax to grocery food. Local sales tax may also apply. Restaurant prepared food is always taxed at the full state rate regardless of grocery exemption status.
What is the hotel tax rate in Montana?
Hotel and lodging in Montana is subject to 0% state sales tax plus lodging-specific taxes: State Lodging Facility Use Tax (7.32%), State Sales Tax (6.67%). Combined hotel tax burden reaches approximately 13.99%.
How do I create a Montana-compliant receipt?
Use the ReceiptEdit receipt maker. It supports Montana sales tax rates and itemized receipts that meet expense report, tax deduction, and insurance claim requirements. Pre-fill the calculator above to send the amount + tax directly into the receipt builder.
Are digital receipts legal in Montana?
Yes. Montana accepts digital receipts (PDF, email confirmations, app screenshots) for sales tax records, returns, and IRS deductions, as long as they clearly show vendor, date, items, tax breakdown, and total. The IRS treats digital and paper receipts as equally valid.
What if my Montana receipt is missing tax information?
Montana retailers must show sales tax separately on receipts above a basic minimum. If the tax line is missing, request a corrected receipt from the merchant. For expense reimbursement or audits, use the receipt maker on this page to generate a properly formatted replacement with the correct Montana tax breakdown.
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