Student Volunteers Offer Missoula Community Free Tax Assistance
MISSOULA - Every Saturday in 2026 from Feb. 7 through March 14, University of Montana College of Business students with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) will donate their time in order to help hundreds of people in the Missoula community of file their taxes. The program offers free tax help to individuals or families who make $60,000 or less.
The program is offered by appointment only and space is limited. Book your appointment online on HubSpot.
WHEN: Every Saturday in 2026 beginning Feb. 7 through March 14
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Gallagher Business Building, Room 222, University of Montana
WHAT: The VITA Program offers free tax help to those with low to moderate income ($60,000 and below). Certified volunteers from the University of Montana receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in our community. Use of the program is by appointment only.
Returns we are unable to prepare:
- Incomplete or missing information
- Prior-year carryovers
- Schedule C: Expenses over $5,000, depreciation, or a net loss
- Schedule D: Undocumented basis or losses that must be carried forward
- Schedule E, Schedule F, or Schedule H (these are outside our scope)
Tax assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis through scheduled appointments only.
Please contact the UM VITA program at vita@mso.umt.edu regarding any questions about the program or offerings.