Free tax help in North Dakota
How to file your North Dakota and federal returns for free if you qualify, the North Dakota 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 | The extended return is due October 15, 2026; federal extensions are recognized for North Dakota, and interest runs on tax not paid by April 15. |
| State tax agency | North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner |
Free North Dakota state filing
ND Free File
North Dakota offers an online eligibility tool showing which Free File companies will prepare federal and state returns free, based on income and age.
See North Dakota Free File optionsFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; North Dakota may update them in January.
Free federal filing for North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. North Dakota options include ND Free File. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the North Dakota tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the North Dakota return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). The extended return is due October 15, 2026; federal extensions are recognized for North Dakota, and interest runs on tax not paid by April 15.
Where can I get free tax help in person in North Dakota?
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 North Dakota?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner, our partner Pack Tax works with North Dakota 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
- ND e-file for individuals
- ND individual income tax deadlines
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
North Dakota facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner before you file.