BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Tax season is underway and for some, filing can be a headache. So Montana State University is offering free help.

Senior and graduate Accounting students in the College of Business work one-on-one with citizens and students to prepare state and federal income tax returns, answer questions and file electronic forms.

The students are part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, a program established by the Internal Revenue Service to assist people who can't afford to pay for tax services.

Volunteers like Kali Vergeront said it gives them great experience for school.

"It's really good practice for us because I think most of us do want to go into tax" she said, adding "It's definitely nice to start working with clients."

Vergeront is a graduate Accounting student, and at the free help sessions she reviews and prepares taxes.

Students have to do a lot of preparation themselves before they can volunteer- including pass an IRS tax preparation exam, complete a tax course and receive training in tax issues.

So far, Vergeront said the sessions have been packed, and the recipients grateful.

"A lot of them are thankful. One of my friends had somebody try to pay her in donuts- he wanted to bring her donuts" she said with a laugh.

Anyone who makes under $58,000 can attend, as well as any MSU international student or employee.

Sessions are held from 5:30 to 7 pm and will run on February 28th, March 1, 6, 20, 27, 29 and April 3rd.

Vergeront said the evenings are first-come, first-served and fill up quickly so she recommends showing up before 5:15 pm.

Tax help is in Reid Hall, room 302 on the MSU campus.