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Provides free services, such as:

- Health insurance counseling

- Tax assistance to low-income taxpayers to avoid costly tax preparation fees, receive eligible tax credits and refunds, and potential benefits

- 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

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.

- Assists individuals and families with income tax preparation during the tax season - Volunteers needed to help prepare taxes

- Community trips

​- Health and fitness classes - Intergenerational programs - Special events - Volunteer income tax assistance

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

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.

Provides free tax preparation for individuals with a household income of $73,000 or less

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

Provides specialized information and referral and advocacy serving the needs of the Laotian population, with a wide range of community resources including, but not limited to: ​

- Economic assistance

- ESL

- Employment

- Health

- Housing

- Immigration/citizenship

- Income tax preparation

- Interpreting

- Legal

- SNAP - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

- Social services

- Translating

- Transportation

- AARP safe driving classes - Bi-monthly newsletter - Thompson Times - Creative Arts (Crafts, crocheting, knitting, watercolor/drawing instruction, etc.) - Discussion groups including Technology, Entertainment, and Design (TED Talks) - Enrichment and educational programs (Computer lab/tech assistance, language/culture, etc.) - Fitness classes including line dancing, walking clubs, and more - Foot care - Health insurance counseling - Intergenerational opportunities - Legal advice (Fraud/scam prevention, and self defense) - Musical performances and jam sessions - Mystery book club - Social and recreational activities including bingo, bridge (duplicate/open), hand and foot, mahjong, and more - Special events - Tax assistance - Trips and tours - Volunteering opportunities

Operates by appointment basis. To find a local Taxpayer Assistance Center, visit https://apps.irs.gov/app/office-locator/to get assistance with: - Account inquiries (help with letters, notices, and levies on wages or bank accounts) - Adjustments (changes to tax account information or payments) - Alien clearances (sailing permits) - Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order (ATAO) - Copies of tax returns and transcripts (verifiable extreme hardships only; such as victims of hurricanes, medical emergencies, etc.) - Assistance with preparing Form 2290 (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax) - Multilingual assistance (over 150 languages translated) - Federal tax return preparation (if one qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit or income is less than $39,000) - Payments/payment arrangements (does not accept cash payments) - Procedural inquiries - Solutions to tax issues - Tax forms (based on availability) - Tax law assistance (answers related to the individual federal tax return)

​- Taxpayer identification numbers

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

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

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

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.

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 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.

- 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

Provides free tax preparation to individuals and families who are low-income. A major goal of the project is to assist people in accessing the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Families that earn less than $60,000 and individuals that earn less than $30,000 are eligible to have free tax preparation and e-file their Federal, State, rent rebates, and property taxes.

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

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

Provides comprehensive free tax assistance, from late January to October, to low- and moderate-income Minnesota taxpayers. Provides the following services: - Do It Yourself Prep: Online training is available to help individuals get ready to file their taxes, and a Self-Prep Tax Guide and the software individuals need to file taxes for free is provided. Individuals need to reserve a spot in the webinar. 50 slots are available per webinar and it will be offered once a week starting in February continuing to April 20. Webinar scheduling availability changes from day to day so check the website to see what is available often for an opening. - DIY Tax Prep: This option is available for people with annual incomes under $73,000 who have access to technology. This program will include a link to create a free TaxSlayer account so individuals can prepare and electronically file their federal and state income taxes as well as the Minnesota property tax refund. Includes a Do-it-Yourself Tax Prep Guide, a useful resource to help individuals navigate tax situations and the tax software. They will offer weekly training on navigating TaxSlayer. Additionally, support will be provided via email and phone to get individuals over the finish line and file if they get stuck in their tax returns. - Tax Prep: Appointments are conducted multiple site locations across the Twin Cities. Appointment scheduling begins January 2027 until full. Appointments are only scheduled two weeks out at a time. Services may not be offered for less common tax situations. Call if you have questions regarding your situation.

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.