Montana Sales Tax for Contractors (2026): No State Sales Tax on a Remodel
Why a Montana contractor charges no state sales tax on a remodel, what still applies, and three jobs worked.
Not tax advice. General information from each state's revenue department, checked Oct 29, 2026. Rates shown are the state rate; city and county tax is extra where it applies. The facts of your job and contract can change the answer; for a specific job, ask a tax professional in your state.
The rule in Montana
No state sales tax
Montana has no general sales tax on remodeling or materials.
None
No general sales tax; some resort areas have local taxes
Itemizing or time and materials
Not applicable.
Not applicable
Source: MT DOR, General Sales Tax (DOR page)
“Montana does not have a general-use sales tax.”
Three jobs, worked
| Job | Customer | You pay |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom $12,000 job, $5,000 materials | $0 | $0 |
| Kitchen $40,000 job, $15,000 materials | $0 | $0 |
| Addition $90,000 job, $35,000 materials | $0 | $0 |
On the kitchen: No state sales tax on the job or the materials.
Also check
- Some resort areas levy local resort taxes on certain goods and services.
- Montana's gross receipts tax on public contracts doesn't apply to private home work.
Montana sales tax questions
Do contractors charge sales tax in Montana?
No. Montana has no general state sales tax.
Is there any tax on remodeling in Montana?
No state sales tax applies to the job or the materials.
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How we checked
We read each state's sales tax rule for construction contractors on the revenue department or legislature site, and its 2026 state rate. Two independent research passes covered all 50 states and DC, and a third reviewer checked the result. Where a state's own page would not load, the row names the copy we read. Last checked .
This guide explains the general rule for remodeling an owner-occupied home. It is not tax advice.