Local Montana CPA

Certified Public Accountants

Serving Missoula and the broader Montana area, Linked Accounting offers high-level CPA services tailored to meet the needs of local business leaders and high-net-worth individuals. Our experienced team is committed to providing strategic financial insights and proactive tax solutions that support growth and financial stability.

  • Comprehensive Tax Planning: Optimize tax savings at the federal, state, and local levels with tailored tax strategies.
  • Financial Statement Preparation: GAAP-compliant statements ideal for investors, lenders, and compliance.
  • Business Valuation & Succession Planning: Accurate valuations and seamless transition planning for long-term success.
  • Wealth Management & Estate Planning: Protect and grow wealth with specialized estate and trust solutions.
  • Audit & Assurance Services: Enhance credibility with independent audits and regulatory compliance checks.
  • Payroll & Compliance Support: Reliable, compliant payroll management to streamline operations.

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Montana Accounting Services

Comprehensive CPA Services Tailored to Montana’s Unique Financial Landscape

Linked Accounting’s expertise covers a broad range of specialized CPA services designed to meet the nuanced needs of Montana businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Our local insights and familiarity with Montana’s tax codes, such as the specific provisions within 15-6-201 MCA for charitable organizations and 15-31-101 MCA for corporate income taxes, help us tailor solutions that maximize compliance and financial efficiency.

Nonprofit Audit & Financial Compliance in Montana

We specialize in nonprofit audits, ensuring that Montana’s charitable organizations meet both federal and state standards. Montana nonprofits, especially those seeking state property tax exemptions under 15-6-201 MCA, must demonstrate financial transparency and proper fund allocation to maintain compliance and donor confidence. Our CPA team provides in-depth audits, thorough reporting, and guidance for board governance to ensure your nonprofit maintains eligibility and accountability.

  • Board Training: Strengthening financial oversight and understanding of compliance requirements for nonprofit boards.
  • Tax Filings: Assisting with Form 990 filings and public disclosures to meet IRS and Montana Department of Revenue standards.
  • Grant Compliance: Ensuring accurate financial reporting to satisfy grant conditions and enhance funding opportunities.

Employee Benefit Plan Audits: Assuring Compliance & Security

For companies in Missoula and Montana, employee benefit plan audits are essential for demonstrating fiduciary responsibility and regulatory compliance, especially for organizations with over 100 plan participants. We conduct thorough audits in line with Department of Labor (DOL) and IRS regulations to protect your employee benefit plans, reducing the risk of penalties and providing participants with confidence in the plan’s management.

  • 401(k) and Pension Audits: Ensuring all contributions and distributions meet legal requirements, safeguarding your company and employees.
  • Form 5500 Compliance: Accurate, timely submissions to meet DOL requirements and avoid potential penalties.
  • Internal Control Assessments: Identifying and mitigating risks within plan administration to protect against fraud.

Real Estate CPA Services for Montana Investors

Real estate investments in Montana come with unique opportunities and challenges, especially concerning tax strategies and regulatory compliance. Linked Accounting provides targeted CPA services for real estate investors, developers, and property managers across Missoula, Ravalli County, and beyond. Our expertise includes strategic tax planning for transactions like 1031 exchanges and cost segregation studies, helping you maximize returns on Montana properties.

  • 1031 Exchanges: Tax deferral strategies for property reinvestments, ensuring compliance with IRS requirements for like-kind exchanges.
  • Cost Segregation Analysis: Accelerating depreciation deductions on eligible real estate assets to increase cash flow.
  • Opportunity Zone Investments: Tax-advantaged strategies for investments within designated Opportunity Zones in Montana.

Estate & Wealth Management for High-Net-Worth Individuals

For high-net-worth individuals in Missoula and Montana, Linked Accounting offers comprehensive estate planning, wealth preservation, and legacy planning services. With intricate knowledge of Montana’s estate and inheritance tax considerations, our team creates personalized strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize wealth retention for future generations.

  • Trust & Estate Tax Planning: Strategies for tax-efficient wealth transfer that comply with Montana inheritance tax laws.
  • Charitable Giving & Philanthropy: Structuring donations to benefit local communities while providing tax advantages under both federal and state law.
  • Succession Planning: Comprehensive succession solutions that protect business continuity and legacy.

Why Choose Linked Accounting in Missoula?

Linked Accounting’s local Montana team offers decades of expertise in complex state tax laws, from real estate and corporate tax structures to nonprofit and estate planning. Our zero-turnover staff builds long-lasting relationships with clients, understanding their unique financial goals and offering proactive, personalized guidance. From Missoula to the Bitterroot Valley, our local knowledge and specialized CPA services make us the trusted choice for Montana’s business community.

Additional CPA Services

Tax Planning and Mitigation

Tax planning and mitigation involve using strategies to legally reduce tax liabilities and optimize financial outcomes while ensuring compliance with tax laws.

Tax Compliance

Tax compliance is the process of adhering to tax laws by accurately reporting income, filing returns on time, and paying the required taxes to avoid penalties or legal consequences.

Nonprofit Audit

A non-profit audit is an independent review of a non-profit’s financial records to verify accuracy, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain transparency in reporting, typically conducted by a certified public accountant (CPA).

Month-End Reconciliations

Bookkeeping is the process of recording and organizing a business’s financial transactions, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for financial management and compliance.

CFO Consulting

CFO consulting provides businesses with expert financial leadership and strategic guidance, helping with tasks such as budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning without the need for a full-time CFO.

401k Audits

An Employee Benefits 401(k) Audit is an independent review of a company’s 401(k) plan to ensure compliance with ERISA regulations, accuracy in financial statements, and proper management of participant contributions.

Bank Consulting

Bank consulting services help businesses and non-profits with loan applications, financial planning, and bank ratio monitoring to secure better lending terms.

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Key People in Missoula

Brian Van Camp, CPA, MTax

Brian’s passion for developing and implementing business and tax strategies has been instrumental to many businesses and individuals during his tenure at Linked Accounting. Business owners regularly seek out his advice on tax planning and audit matters, commercial lending, and business acquisition and sale transactions. When new tax laws are passed, you can be certain Brian will have read the law and developed tax strategies to help our clients make good use of new provisions of the Tax Code.