Free tax help in Montana
How to file your Montana and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Montana deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.
Check if you qualify (5 questions)| State income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tax year 2025 due date | April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). |
| Extension | Automatic six-month extension with no form; tax owed should still be paid by the due date to avoid penalty and interest. |
| State tax agency | Montana Department of Revenue |
Free Montana state filing
Montana Free File Alliance Partners
Free File partner companies listed by the state offer free federal and state e-filing for tax year 2025; each company sets its own rules, and the highest AGI limit is $89,000 (some offers have lower limits or age rules).
Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)
See Montana Free File optionsFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Montana may update them in January.
Free federal filing for Montana residents
- VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
- TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
- IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Montana return.
- MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
- MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
- Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.
Common questions
Can I file my Montana state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. Montana options include Montana Free File Alliance Partners. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the Montana tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the Montana return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Automatic six-month extension with no form; tax owed should still be paid by the due date to avoid penalty and interest.
Where can I get free tax help in person in Montana?
Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.
Need paid help in Montana?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Montana Department of Revenue, our partner Pack Tax works with Montana residents by phone and video.
This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.
Ask Pack Tax for helpPack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works
Sources
- MTDOR filing options
- MTDOR Free File Alliance partners
- MTDOR extensions
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
Montana facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Montana Department of Revenue before you file.