The Free File Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of industry-leading tax software companies partnered with Montana to help our taxpayers prepare and e-file their federal and state tax returns for free.
Our partners offer free services to taxpayers who meet certain requirements. If you do not qualify for any of the offers listed below, you may wish to file using one of our approved software vendors or find a tax professional.
Learn more about the Free File Alliance.
The Montana Department of Revenue does not endorse any software companies or guarantee their products, services, or prices.
Step 1
Pick a Vendor From the List Below
Look at the offers below to see if you qualify, then pick the best offer for you.
Step 2
Use The Link on This Page to Access Your Chosen Software
Use the link on this page to access the software of your choice.
If you do not use one of the links below, you may not be able to redeem the free file offer and may be charged a fee.
Step 3
File Your State and Federal Returns
Follow the instructions provided by the software you’ve chosen to file your return.
Contact the provider if you questions about using their software.
Please Note
Some providers may charge a fee if you do not file both state and federal returns at the same time.
Software vendors may have additional requirements.
We recommend you carefully review the product Terms and Conditions to choose the product that best serves your tax needs.
The companies listed below may charge a fee for:
- Upgraded return services, such as audit protection
- Add-on services, such as instant refund
- Electronic Preparation Service
- Filing your federal return
- Other extended benefits
Some vendors may also charge a fee if you do not file your federal and state returns at the same time.
If you have questions about the software product, fees, or additional services, please contact the provider’s customer support line.
Some sites or software may offer free federal filing. This does not guarantee free state filing for Montana returns.
Free File Alliance Offers
1040Now
1040NOW.net offers free filing through for Montanans:
- With an Federally Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) up to $32,000
The offer is limited to three free returns per computer.
FreeTaxUSA.com
TaxHawk, Inc offers free filing through FreeTaxUSA.com for Montanans:
- With an Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) up to $35,000, or
- Are either:
- Active duty military with an FAGI up to $66,000, or
- Qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit
H&R Block
H&R Block offers free filing for Montanans:
- Age 17-51 as of December 31, 2018 with an Federally Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) up to $66,000, or
- Are either
- Active duty military in 2018, or
- Qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
OLT.com
On-Line Taxes, Inc offers free filing through OLT.Com for Montanans:
- With an Federally Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) between $14,000 and $66,000, or
- Active duty military with FAGI up to $66,000
TaxAct.com
TaxAct® offers free filing through TaxAct.com for Montanans:
- Under age 56,
- With an Federally Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) up to $55,000, or
- Are either:
- Active duty military with FAGI up to $66,000, or
- Qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
TurboTax Free File Program
Intuit offers free filing through TurboTax Free File Program for Montanans:
- Any taxpayer with Federal Adjusted Gross Income (FAGI) up to $34,000, or
- Are either:
- Active duty military, including Reservist and National Guard, with FAGI up to $67,000, or
- Qualified for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
