Best Invoice App for Plumbers in Montana (MT)

    Glo Invoice is the invoicing app plumbing pros across Montana use to quote jobs, get signed approvals, send invoices by text, and accept card payments on the spot — with MT sales tax handled at the line-item level.

    MT sales tax

    No sales tax

    Income tax

    6.75% flat

    LLC filing

    $70

    Estimated plumbing ranges in Montana

    Modeled estimate, not a survey of local prices: a national starting range scaled by Montana's approximate statewide cost-of-living index (~100%). Set your own prices based on your costs and market.

    ServiceMT range
    Service call / trip fee$75–$150
    Drain cleaning$100–$300
    Water heater install$800–$2,500

    What a Montana plumber invoice looks like

    A worked example on a typical service call / trip fee job at the MT midpoint ($113), split 40% parts / 60% labor.

    Parts / materials$45
    Labor$68
    Subtotal$113
    Montana has no state sales tax on partsSome local jurisdictions levy their own tax — confirm yours.—
    Card processing if paid by card (2.9% + 30¢)$4
    Invoice total$113

    Glo Invoice runs this math per line item, so taxable parts and non-taxable labor never get mixed up. Verify your combined rate with the sales tax calculator or the Montana Department of Revenue.

    What every Montana plumber invoice needs

    License number on every invoice

    Parts vs labor split for sales tax

    Trip-fee line item

    Photo of completed work

    Warranty terms

    Montana licensing basics for plumbing pros

    No sales tax permit needed

    Professional license

    Local permits

    Check the MT Secretary of State for trade-specific licensing requirements and renewal deadlines.

    Why plumbing businesses in Montana pick Glo Invoice

    Made for the trades

    Per-line tax for MT sales tax rules, parts vs labor splits, photo attachments, and signed estimates.

    Text-first delivery

    Montana customers open texts. Glo Invoice sends invoices over SMS — with a one-tap pay link built in.

    Get paid same day

    Built-in card payments through your connected Stripe or Square account, and Tap to Pay lets you charge on the spot.

    Works on bad signal

    Built for job sites, garages, and basements — drafts save locally and sync when you're back online.

    Plumbers by city in Montana

    Plumbers in Montana: common questions

    What's the best invoice app for plumbing businesses in Montana?

    Glo Invoice is purpose-built for plumbing pros in Montana. It handles license number on every invoice, parts vs labor split for sales tax, trip-fee line item, applies No sales tax sales tax to the right line items, and sends invoices over SMS so customers actually pay them.

    How much should a plumber charge in Montana?

    Montana's average cost-of-living index runs about 100% of the national average. Modeled estimate ranges for MT (not a survey of local prices): Service call / trip fee $75–$150; Drain cleaning $100–$300; Water heater install $800–$2,500.

    Do plumbing businesses charge sales tax in Montana?

    Montana has no state general sales tax (No sales tax), so most plumbing invoices carry no state sales tax line — though some local jurisdictions levy their own. Confirm with the Montana Department of Revenue.

    Do I need a license to work as a plumber in Montana?

    Most plumbing trades in Montana require a trade-specific state license plus local permits. Common MT requirements include: No sales tax permit needed; Professional license; Local permits.

    What does it cost to register a plumbing business in MT?

    Montana LLC filing runs $70, with ongoing reporting of $20/yr. State income tax is 6.75% flat. Full breakdown in our Montana business setup guide.

    Is there a free trial?

    Yes — 14 days free with full access to estimates, invoices, recurring billing, card payments, and expense tracking. No charge until the trial ends.

    Setting up shop? Read the guide to starting a business in Montana.

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