Montana

Filing Your Taxes

Information and Forms

• Tax Preparation Help from Montana Free File

  Learn where to have your taxes prepared and e-Filed for free. See if you qualify for a HIGHER REFUND through tax credits like the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Get a fast refund with no fees. All of this and more at MontanaFreeFile.org. Content Detail

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  United Way, Montana Legal Services Association, Montana Department of Revenue, Rural Dynamics, Inc., AARP, and Opportunity Link, Inc.

• Free File Home - Your Link to Free Online Filing (Federal Taxes)

  This is a free file website for federal taxes. It will not file state taxes for free. Content Detail

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  Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Where to Find a Free Tax Site

  A list of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) locations for where to go to get free help with preparing your 2016 taxes. VITA volunteers are trained and certified through the IRS to help you prepare your taxes and get the most out of your income tax refund, at no charge. Content Detail

• Individual Income Tax Forms (Montana State Taxes)

  Tax forms for Montana taxes. Content Detail

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  Montana Department of Revenue

• Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers

  Answers to common federal tax questions. Content Detail

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  Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Brochure: How to Protect your Tax Refund

  A trifold brochure to help you protect your refund. Content Detail

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Brochure: Tax Q & A for Indians

  Frequently asked questions about taxes for Native Americans. Content Detail

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Tax Information for Students

  An introduction to tax laws that affect students Content Detail

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  Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• Volunteer at a local VITA Site!

  Have you been looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Use your talents to help fellow Montanans in your community file their taxes free of charge and claim overlooked credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). You need not be a tax expert - just a willingness and interest to learn. If you would rather help out in a different way, know that there are many ways that you can volunteer at your local tax site. Content Detail

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  Montana Credit Unions for Community Development (MCUCD)

• Divorce and Taxes

  Learn about how a divorce will affect your taxes, including when you can claim children from your marriage, what to do if you owe money for your ex spouse's taxes, and more. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Earned Income Tax Credit

  Learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit, including the amount of the credit, how to qualify, how it will impact your benefits, and more. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit Program

  You may qualify for a tax refund up to $1,000 even if you made no income in 2017. Follow this link to the Montana Department of Revenue to find out if you qualify and how to file for the refundable credit. Content Detail

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  Montana Department of Revenue

• How to Protect Your Tax Refund

  Learn how you can protect your tax refund from expensive tax preparation services, high interest, loans, and scams. Read More

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  Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA)

• Montana Free File Insert

  Quick reference about www.MontanaFreeFile.org Content Detail

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  MontanaFreeFile.org

• Montana Free File Poster

  Quick reference about www.MontanaFreeFile.org Content Detail

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  Montana's Credit Unions, Montana Legal Services Association, Montana Department of Revenue, Rural Dynamics, Inc., AARP Tax-Aide Montana, and Opportunity Link, Inc.