Montana Sales Tax (2026)
Montana has no statewide sales tax.
Montana sales tax at a glance
| State rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| Average local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 0% |
| Highest local add-on | 0% |
| Groceries | No general sales tax (resort-area local taxes up to 3% apply only to lodging, restaurants and luxuries) |
| Clothing | No sales tax |
| Vehicles | No sales tax; annual registration fee by age ($217 if 4 years or newer, $87 for 5-10, $28 for 11+; plus $825/yr if MSRP over $150,000) |
Sources: taxfoundation.org · revenue.mt.gov · mca.legmt.gov
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Montana?
Montana has no statewide sales tax.
Are groceries taxed in Montana?
No general sales tax (resort-area local taxes up to 3% apply only to lodging, restaurants and luxuries)
Is clothing taxed in Montana?
No sales tax
How are car purchases taxed in Montana?
No sales tax; annual registration fee by age ($217 if 4 years or newer, $87 for 5-10, $28 for 11+; plus $825/yr if MSRP over $150,000)