Free Tax Help Available in Montana, Thanks to AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax assistance and preparation at sites around Montana from January 15 through April 15

Beginning on January 15, 2026 and continuing through April 15, AAR6 Foundation is providing free in-person tax assistance and preparation through its Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, celebrating its 57th year, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. Since its inception, the program has served more than 50 million taxpayers.

Last year in Montana, 228 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers filed nearly 8,000 tax returns resulting in millions of dollars back in the pockets of Montanans. The program is offered at approximately 26 sites in Montana, including senior centers, libraries and other convenient locations.

“Thanks to the amazing and dedicated volunteers here in Montana, we are able to help put tens of thousands of dollars back in the pockets of Montanans,” said AARP Montana State Director Tim Summers.  “It’s extremely important to make sure that any tax credits or refunds are not overlooked – to someone on a fixed income, every dollar counts. Even modest refunds can be helpful for many older Montanans.”

Be sure not to miss out on property tax relief programs for which you might be eligible: check programs and eligibility with the Montana Department of Revenue here >>

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides tax assistance free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers over 50 or have low to moderate income. AARP membership is not required. The program started in 1968 with just four volunteers working at one site. Today, nearly 35,000 volunteers serve taxpayers at 5,000 locations nationwide.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is offered in conjunction with the IRS. Its volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know about and understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code.        

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers can help with most, but not all, tax returns. For those with an extremely complicated return, such as one that involves a small business with employees, rental income, or alternative minimum tax (AMT), Tax-Aide may not be able to help.

To find an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide site or more information, including which documents to bring to the tax site, visit taxaide.aarpfoundation.org or call 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669).

Montana-Specific Tax-Aide site: https://mt1.taxaide.aarpfoundation.org
Website: taxaide.aarpfoundation.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AARPFoundation
Twitter: @AARPFoundation
Email: taxaide@aarp.org
Phone: 888-227-7669

An appointment can be made by calling 406-616-3080 beginning January 15^th, 2026 and leaving the requested information. You will receive a call back with further instructions. Call early as appointments are limited and fill up fast.