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• Consultation for legal, taxes, and insurance forms

• Educational programs, speakers, classes, and special interest groups

• Recreational programs

• Social clubs for seniors

• Wellness programs: Blood pressure, foot care, walking groups, daily aerobics, cycling, and fitness room

Guide to tax preparation assistance sites available by phone or online. Per AARP guidelines, sites will only help with property tax filings for those who are also getting their income taxes done. To find a local tax site, visit the website for more information about appointments and times

Through a partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors and their RSVP program, AEOA is able to offer tax assistance services. Certified AARP Tax-Aide Program volunteers prepare Minnesota and federal tax forms. Numerous tax preparation sites are available throughout the county, with in-home preparation available for homebound individuals.

Offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to eligible individuals who need help filing their taxes. Tax appointments are offered in-person and virtually throughout southwest Minnesota. Taxes are provided for state, federal, and property tax/renter's credit returns. NOTE: Some complex tax returns cannot be completed by the VITA program.

Provides free income tax preparation services to individuals and families who meet low-income guidelines

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE): Income tax assistance for state and federal taxes.

Volunteers who are IRS-certified prepare taxes for low and moderate income residents of Dodge and Olmsted counties

Provides income tax preparation through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for both federal and state tax returns. Tax preparation offered:

• In-person appointments
• Self-preparation with assistance via URL link
• Virtual appointments

NOTE: VITA cannot prepare taxes for businesses, partnerships, rental/multiple properties, farm properties, international returns, and/or inheritances.

Free tax preparation assistance to low income individuals, families, and seniors

Provides free income tax preparation services to individuals and families who meet low-income guidelines

Offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to eligible individuals who need help filing their taxes. Tax appointments are offered in-person and virtually throughout southwest Minnesota. Taxes are provided for state, federal, and property tax/renter's credit returns. NOTE: Some complex tax returns cannot be completed by the VITA program.

Provides income tax preparation through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for both federal and state tax returns. Tax preparation offered:

• In-person appointments
• Self-preparation with assistance via URL link
• Virtual appointments

NOTE: VITA cannot prepare taxes for businesses, partnerships, rental/multiple properties, farm properties, international returns, and/or inheritances.

Provides one-on-one assistance to help individuals navigate their finances, improve their financial goals, and navigate the financial systems. Services include:

• Create and improve credit

• Financial coaching by appointment

• Financial management skills

• Help navigate financial processes and applications

• Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop: An 8-hour workshop that educates and informs future homeowners to help them understand the homebuying process. The training includes information about the process of buying a home and access to down payment programs.

• Gain access to supplemental resources such as the Lending Circles (Tandas) program. The Lending Circles program provides a secured loan, without cost or interest, to establish or build credit and improve the way individuals manage money.

• Small business support for entrepreneurs or those interested in becoming business owners. Offers support to business owners by evaluating and organizing their finances.

• Tax preparation for people with low or medium income during the tax season

Public Programming: Workshops, Meals On Wheels delivery, Coffee Connection (Monday - Thursday 9:30 am - 12 pm), weekly activities (education hour, arts and crafts, games, and more), Bone Builders (Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am - 10:30 am), Finland Community Senior Meal (2nd Wednesday 11:30 am - 1 pm), non-medical nail care and blood pressure clinics (3rd Thursday 9 am - 3 pm), monthly foot care clinics (call for dates). Resources: Technology support (Tech Tuesdays - volunteer-led assistance Tuesdays, 11 am - 2 pm) and referrals, free tax preparation (VITA), Medicare workshops (during open enrollment), legal kiosk, medical equipment loan closet, and Per Mar medical alert system setup. Volunteer Opportunities: Casual volunteer, Driver, friendly visitor/caller, fundraising volunteer, garden helper, governance volunteer, pet therapy volunteer, program assistant or leader, tax helper, and tech support volunteer.

Provides one-on-one assistance to help individuals navigate their finances, improve their financial goals, and navigate the financial systems. Services include:

• Create and improve credit

• Financial coaching by appointment

• Financial management skills

• Help navigate financial processes and applications

• Home Stretch Homebuyer Workshop: An 8-hour workshop that educates and informs future homeowners to help them understand the homebuying process. The training includes information about the process of buying a home and access to down payment programs.

• Gain access to supplemental resources such as the Lending Circles (Tandas) program. The Lending Circles program provides a secured loan, without cost or interest, to establish or build credit and improve the way individuals manage money.

• Small business support for entrepreneurs or those interested in becoming business owners. Offers support to business owners by evaluating and organizing their finances.

• Tax preparation for people with low or medium income during the tax season

Free tax preparation by trained volunteers through the United Way of Brown County. Call well in advance to be sure to get an appointment.

Free tax preparation assistance to low income individuals, families, and seniors

Provides free tax assistance to income-eligible individuals and families in Hennepin County by trained and certified volunteers. Assists with preparing federal, state, and property taxes. Tax preparation services offered February through early May and are available virtually rather than in person due to COVID-19. NOTE: Not taking tax filing assistance appointments during the 2025 tax season. Only refer to other community resources.

• Community trips

?- Health and fitness classes

• Intergenerational programs

• Special events

• Volunteer income tax assistance

• Administers the Oneida Continuing Education scholarship program

• Advocacy, information and referral, crisis/emergency services, care management for adults/families regarding issues including immigration, refugee, and new citizens issues

• Bridge to Benefits assistance

• Education and training program assistance and referrals

• Employment, education, and training assistance and referrals

• Fare for All Express discounted grocery food program (monthly by walk in) during designated hours

• Free income and property tax assistance (offered once or twice a week, three months each year)

• Free monthly family movie nights and book fairs held three times annually

• Health issues and medical insurance coverage assistance and referrals

• On-site Alcoholics Anonymous-support groups (two options weekly)

Other programming for families and individuals offered through collaborative partners:

• Referrals and information for Bridging, clothing, emergency shelter, and food shelves

Provides free income tax preparation services to individuals and families who meet low-income guidelines

Senior center with many activities and programs.

• Senior dining program at noon

• Public health nurse available on occasion

• AARP free tax preparation Mondays during tax season - call for an appointment

Free tax preparation assistance to low income individuals, families, and seniors

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (VITA/TCE): Income tax assistance for state and federal taxes.

The Department of Revenue offers assistance to taxpayers to help them to fulfill their tax liabilities and to receive any credits that may be available to them. Taxpayers can visit website to get information for all tax types including forms, fact sheets, free tax preparation locations, and contact information. Business Assistance:

• Answers to questions regarding sales tax, corporate taxes and withholding

• Phone: (651)282-5225

Collections:

• Answers to questions regarding delinquent taxes and payment options.

• Phone: (651)556-3003 within the metro area or (800)657-3909 outside the metro area (English, Hmong and Spanish)

Income Tax Assistance:

• Answers to questions regarding Minnesota income taxes, renter and homeowner property tax refunds, credits (such as the Minnesota Working Family Credit and the K-12 Education credit) and billing. Assistance to members of the military to claim the Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone

• Phone: (651)296-3781 within the metro area or (800)652-9094 outside the metro area.

One-Time Tax Rebate Payments:

• Individuals eligible for the rebate but did not receive it by October, review the eligibility requirements on the Department of Revenue website. For individuals eligible for a payment, a customer assistance representative can look into their situation

• Phone: (651)565-6595

• Email: [email protected].

Senior Citizens Property Tax Deferral Program:

• Allows real estate taxes to be deferred until the sale of the home or the death of the homeowners. Applicants must be at least 65, meet income guidelines, own the home, and have lived in the home for at least 15 years. If property taxes exceed 3% of the applicant's net income, the remainder is converted into a low-interest loan that becomes a lien on the property. The program will begin the year after application is made to the program. Any tax refunds or rebates will be applied to the deferred tax total. To apply, submit Form CR-SCD, available at each county auditor's office or online.

??- Phone: (651)556-4803 ?? Taxpayer Rights Advocate:

• Representation of taxpayer interests and rights amid grievances with the Department of Revenue. The advocate can also provide input to policy changes on issues that adversely affect taxpayers.

• Phone: (651)556-6013 or (855)452-0767-

Tax Fraud Tip Line:

• Phone: (651)297-5195 within the metro area or (800)657-3500 outside the metro area. Tips are also accepted through an online form. Individuals can remain anonymous.

Where's My Refund?:

• A system that shows where in the process a tax refund is, or if the refund is processed, it will show the date it was sent. Processing times vary. To use the system individuals need to use the same information they used on their tax return: Social Security number, date of birth, and the exact refund amount. The system can also be accessed online.

• Phone: (651)296-3781 or (800)652-9094.