Montana State Individual Income Tax Extension Filing Instructions
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Individuals residing in Montana are granted an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the state tax return if they can’t file by the original filing due date.

Extension Form To Use

There is no state-specific form to request an extension, as the state of Montana automatically provides the extension of time for individuals to file their personal tax returns with the state

Due Date to file Montana Tax Extension 

Montana tax extension Filing Method (Paper/Electronic) 

It supports both paper and electronic filing options. 

How to pay the state tax due?

You can make a state tax payment using any of the following options:

• Pay through check/Money order- Use Payment Voucher (Form IT) to make a payment.
• E-Pay option: You can make payments online using the TransAction Portal (TAP)
• You can also choose to pay electronically through Montana Income Tax Express (ITE).

Note: You can make your payment electronically even if you file by paper.

Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?  

Montana State personal tax extension is automatic, which means there is no application to submit.

Any Special Requirements?

The State of Montana will automatically grant you an extension if one of the following situations applies to you:

• Your Montana tax liability for the current year (for which you’re filing) is $200 or less
• You paid 100% of your Montana tax liability for the previous year (through withholding and/or estimated tax payments) by the regular due date
• You paid at least 90% of your Montana tax liability for the current year (through withholding and/or estimated tax payments) by the regular due date. 
• You’re a first-time filer
• You had zero (or negative) taxable income for the previous year.

To know more about the Montana State Personal Income Tax Extension Filing Requirements, click here.