Where’s My Montana State Tax Refund?

Find more information about your Montana state income taxes below. Check your filing status and refund for any state.

Where’s my Montana state tax refund?

The Montana State Department of Revenue is where you can find your MT tax refund status. Check the status of your Montana tax refund using these resources:

State: Montana
Refund Website: Check My Montana Tax Refund Status
General Tax Information: 1-406-444-6900 (customer service)
Tax Support: Contact the Montana Department of Revenue
2025 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2026

Note: Please wait at least 2 weeks after e-filing (18 weeks for paper filers) before checking the status of your Montana tax refund.

FAQs

How long to get Montana tax refund?

The fastest way to get your refund is to e-file your Montana state income tax return and choose direct deposit. The state of Montana can take up to 90 days to issue your refund, and first-time Montana filers may be sent a paper check for security reasons. However, if your return is incorrect, incomplete, or you filed a paper return, expect to wait longer.

How to check Montana tax refund?

You can check your refund online using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the Montana TransAction Portal website. To use the tool, you’ll need your Social Security number or ITIN and expected refund amount.

When does Montana release tax refunds?

Montana processes refunds after returns are received and accepted. While there’s no set issue date for all refunds, most e-filed refunds are issued within a few weeks of filing (paper returns may take several more weeks).

Note that these are general guidelines. Timing may vary depending on the type of return and the volume of returns being processed by the state tax department at the time. If you have waited longer than 90 days since you filed your return or if you are being prompted by your state’s refund status tracking tool (linked above), contact the department of revenue using the contact info above.

Why is my Montana tax refund under manual review?

If your return contains errors, missing information, or is flagged for potential fraud, it may trigger a manual review. Manual reviews take longer to process, which can lead to delays in issuing your refund.

Why is my Montana tax refund being offset?

State refunds can be offset (reduced or withheld) if you owe certain debts, such as unpaid taxes or child support, defaulted student loans, or other unpaid court-ordered debts. Tax agencies have the authority to intercept refunds to pay for certain debts. If you believe your refund offset was done in error, contact your state tax department.

What day are Montana tax refunds deposited?

There isn’t a fixed “deposit day” for state refunds. Once your refund is approved, Montana issues it as soon as possible. Direct deposit usually arrives faster than mailed checks, but the exact day varies depending on when you filed and how quickly your return is processed.

2025 Montana income tax rates and brackets

Montana’s income tax brackets have changed for 2025:

Married Filing Jointly and Surviving Spouse	Head of Household	Single or Married Filing Separately	Tax Rate
Up to $42,200	Up to $31,700	Up to $21,100	4.7%
Over $42,200	Over $31,700	Over $21,100	5.9%

Montana tax changes

Montana’s income tax system underwent many changes recently. Read more about what changed at the Montana Tax Simplification Resource Hub. Repealed deductions include:

Unemployment compensation
Tip income for certain service industry workers
Partial interest income deduction for taxpayers aged 65 or older
Partial pension, annuity, and IRA deduction
Health insurance premiums paid by an employer for an employee
Contributions to a Montana first-time homebuyer savings account
Deposits in a Montana farm and ranch risk management account
Dependent child’s income included in the taxpayer’s federal adjusted gross income
Student loan repayments for health care professionals and qualified educators
Partial retirement disability deduction for taxpayers under age 65
Workers’ compensation benefits

Montana also introduced some significant property tax reforms for tax year 2025. Read more about 2025 tax information for Montana property owners.

Montana tax deductions and credits

Montana does not have its own standard deduction in tax year 2025. Instead, if you take the federal standard deduction, you can use the same deduction on your Montana taxable income.

Montana also no longer has dependent or personal exemptions. However, taxpayers 65 and older can subtract $5,660 from their federal taxable income. Certain military retirees may also be able to subtract some of their benefits from their taxable income.

Montana deductions that are still available for 2025 include the following:

State income tax refunds
Interest and mutual funds from federal bonds, notes, and obligations
Recoveries of amounts deducted in earlier years included in federal taxable income that did not reduce Montana income tax
Exempt tribal income
Military salary of an active duty servicemember
Montana Medical Savings Account deposits and earnings (up to a certain limit)
529 plan deposits
ABLE account deposits
Business-related expenses for purchasing recycled material
Business expenses not included in federal taxable income due to an existing federal credit taken
Certain expenses for cannabis businesses
Tier I and II Railroad Retirement Benefits

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