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Montana tax details

The Montana Department of Revenue made a few small changes for the 2025 tax year.

If itemizing deductions, Montana will now use the same amount as on your federal return, but any state income tax deduction claimed is now included as an addition to Montana income.

The subtraction for taxpayers aged 65 and older increased to $5,660. Additionally, the maximum subtraction for contributions to a 529 plan increased to $4,500 ($9,000 if Married Filing Jointly).

Montana has a new Mixed Residency filing status for taxpayers filing a joint return if the taxpayer and spouse had different Montana residency statuses during 2025.

Lastly, nonresident military spouses who aren't required to file a Montana tax return can now claim a filing exemption on their Montana return to easily claim a refund of any taxes withheld in error.

2025 Montana tax forms

These are the supported Montana state tax forms on FreeTaxUSA:

  • Form 2
    Montana Individual Income Tax Return

  • Schedule I
    Montana Adjustments Schedule

  • Schedule II
    Tax On Montana Source Income for Nonresidents/Part-Year Residents

  • Schedule III
    Montana Tax Credits Schedule

  • Schedule IV
    Montana Contributions, Penalties, Interest, and Other Taxes Schedule

  • Schedule V
    Montana Amended Return Information Schedule

  • Schedule 2EC
    Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit

  • Form WMRE
    Montana Working Military Retirement and Survivor Benefit Exemption

  • Form IT
    Montana Individual Income Tax Payment Voucher

Frequently asked questions

2025 Montana filing deadlines

Keep these Montana state deadlines in mind as you do your taxes.

  • Individual tax returns
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Montana tax extension
    Montana extensions are automatic. No filing is required.
    If you expect to owe Montana taxes: File Form IT with payment by April 15, 2026

  • Income tax payment
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Tax returns for extension filers
    Due by October 15, 2026

2025 Montana refunds

Ways to receive your refund

Get your Montana refund in your bank account, mailed as a paper check, or put it towards next year's Montana taxes or a 529 or 529A savings account.

Refund status for e-filed tax returns

If you filed your Montana tax return electronically, you can usually check your MT refund status 1 week after the Montana Department of Revenue accepts your return. Your refund can take up to 90 days to process.

Refund status for mailed tax returns

If you mailed your Montana tax return, you should wait 12 weeks before checking your MT refund status.

How to check your refund status

Check your MT refund status online.

2025 Montana state tax payments

Montana has many income tax payment options. Find the option that works best for you below.

Pay with direct debit

You can use this payment option when you e-file with us.

Pay by mail

A check, money order, or cashier's check can be mailed with Form IT.

Due by April 15, 2026

Explore other payment options

Visit Montana's TransAction Portal, scroll down, and click "Make a Payment" under the Quick Links section.

Due by April 15, 2026

2025 Montana extension

An extension extends the time you have to file your return to October 15, 2026. If you need to pay taxes, you are required to pay the amount due by April 15, 2026. If you pay late, you may be charged a late penalty and interest on any unpaid taxes.

If you expect a refund from Montana:
Montana extensions are automatic. No filing is required.

If you expect to owe Montana taxes:
Mail in your payment with Form IT by April 15, 2026.

Montana prior year taxes

Even though the deadline has passed, you can still prepare Montana taxes for prior years. Many people who file late tax returns have refunds waiting for them. We'll help you prepare and mail your federal and state tax returns.

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