The Firm of Gardner & Billing, CPAs PLLC

We're pretty excited about our handy new communication service at the  office of Gardner & Billing CPAs.  Send a text to our landline (436-2583) and the  Text Request feature converts the message so that we can accept and respond  to you via text message!  We recognize that in this new age of communication it's important to utilize the method that works best for YOU.  Many clients have found texting useful in areas were cell phone reception is too poor for a phone call.  Maybe you're too busy to take/make a call and it's easier to shoot off a quick message when you're free.  Others like a written reminder of their tax details or appointment time.   Text Request helps us best serve your needs. Our entire staff has access to the messages so it may be necessary to  identify yourself and who you're trying to contact, but we encourage you to take advantage of this service if it's right for you!

Second quarter estimated payments due June 15   Reminder – For Montana tax purposes, second quarter 2020 estimated taxes for individuals, estates and trusts are due June 15, 2020. The first quarter 2020 estimated tax deadlines were extended to July 15, but the due date for the second quarter remains June 15. Information on payment options is here .

Starting June 1st our office will be changing to Summer Hours.  We will be closed on Fridays until September, so please visit us any time between 8am and 5pm Monday - Thursday. 

Let's get together again for Building a Better Broadus Book Club ! Anyone and everyone are welcome and social distancing measures will be in place. This is not your average book club because YOU DON' T ACTUALLY HAVE TO READ THE BOOK. Join us for in-depth conversations that explore the core values that help us build a better family, organization and community; focus on positive leadership, communication, courage and more. Let's start talking! Led by Chamber President Melissa Archer Billing the short evening event includes some light appetizers and drinks. Hosted at the office of Gardner & Billing CPAs PLLC at 6pm tonight!

CPA Practice Advisor . The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) as an incentive for small businesses to retain employees during the COVID-19 pandemic . The program provides a low-interest loan to eligible small business owners, self-employed individuals, and other eligible businesses, including nonprofit organizations, and is meant to cover payroll, mortgage interest, rent, and utilities over an eight-week period. The maximum loan amount is 2.5 times the average monthly payroll from the previous calendar year and is capped at $10 million per business. The application period began on April 3, 2020, and runs through the earlier of June 30, 2020, or when all the funds have been committed. The loan carries a maturity of two years and a 1% interest rate.   Loan forgiveness A PPP loan may be forgiven, in whole or in part, if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks. Cli...

Our doors will be closed this Friday, May 8th to facilitate some office updates. We will periodically check voicemails and emails in order to complete any scheduled payrolls or assist with any emergency requests. Thank you for your understanding!

From the Powder River Examiner April 30th, 2020 edition -  Dave Gardner, longtime CPA at Gardner & Billing CPAs, LLC in Broadus, retired on April 15th. Gardner grew up locally, graduating from Broadus High School in 1970, and then going on to college at Montana State University – Bozeman, where he graduated in 1974, with a Business degree with Accounting Option.  In 1977, Dave, along with his bride Pat Phillips Gardner, moved to Broadus, opening Gardner's Financial Services.  Located in the Rolfson Agency (the building which most recently housed Hair Restorations), Gardner Financial Services performed a variety of accounting services to area residents. After several years at the downtown location, the Gardners moved to a house near the clinic, where Dave worked out of the home.  During this time, the family welcomed sons Josh and Tyler (and eventually added another son, Todd, in 1986). For a period of time, Pat ran a daycare, then worked nigh...