General sales tax
None
City of Whitefish, Flathead County, MT
Good to know
- Montana has no general sales tax.
- Whitefish is a designated resort community with a 3% local resort tax (MT DOR list; City of Whitefish: https://cityofwhitefish.gov/422/Resort-Tax) on lodging, restaurants and prepared food, alcoholic beverages, ski resort goods and services, and defined luxury items.
- Voters extended it through January 31, 2045.
- Everyday goods are untaxed.
- Lodging also pays the statewide 8% lodging facility sales and use tax.
Whitefish vs nearby cities
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- Bozeman0%
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Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Whitefish?
Montana has no general sales tax, so most purchases in Whitefish are not taxed. Montana has no general sales tax.
Where does this rate come from?
Montana Department of Revenue, Local Resort Tax (current resort areas and rates). Rates can differ at some addresses (special districts) and for some items; check the official source for a specific address.
Source: Montana Department of Revenue, Local Resort Tax (current resort areas and rates); checked 2026-11-07. Not tax advice.