Consumer Tip of the Week

MontanaFreeFile.org: 

It's your money - You earned it - Now claim it!

In keeping with February's Topic of the Month - Tax Filing - this week we are highlighting www.MontanaFreeFile.org - an easy to use web site that provides information on having your tax returns prepared for free.

At www.MontanaFreeFile.org you can find:

Information on the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program

•  Free tax preparation services, performed by trained volunteers.
• Available to anyone with a household income of less than
  $49,000 per year.
• Secure your Earned Income Tax Credit for a larger refund - if you qualify.

Information on AARP Tax-Aide Montana

• Free tax preparation to low and moderate income individuals,
  with priority to seniors.
• Find the AARP Tax-Aide site nearest you.

Help filing your own tax return online

• I-CAN!E-File prepares your tax return for free - answer the questions,
  it does the rest.
•  IRS Free File offers free tax preparation software on their website.

Remember:  before you pay to have your tax returns prepared, visit www.MontanaFreeFile.org to see if you qualify to have your tax returns prepared for free.  Trained volunteers can help you receive the full refund amount you deserve - and in as little as eight days.

For more information, please visit the Consumer section of www.montanalawhelp.org.  Or, call the Montana Legal Services Association Helpline at 1 (800) 666-6899. 

This Consumer Tip and MontanaLawHelp.org is a joint project of Montana's Credit Unions and Montana Legal Services Association.  MontanaLawHelp.org has information about consumer issues, housing, money management, and more.