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

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

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.

Minnesota residents may be eligible for free tax preparation at the Lakes & Prairies Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Site. Volunteer tax preparers have completed the required training and passed IRS testing for VITA certification.

?Free tax preparation and electronic filing for individuals or families within income limits; no appointment necessary. - Limited self-employment tax returns (sole proprietor only, business expenses under $5000, no depreciation or amortization, no employees except taxpayer and/or spouse) - Call about post-season or amended tax forms - Returns prepared by trained, IRS-certified volunteers

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.

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

Provides - Advocacy - Defensive driving courses - Exercise groups - Home program: Assist with house cleaning, lawn and yard work, minor home repairs and snow removal on a sliding fee scale - Information and referral - Legal and tax assistance and insurance assistance - Noon dinner meal program - Recreational and educational services - Support groups

Provides a telephone hotline and website to locate VITA tax assistance sites https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/ ?Although information may have been current when posted on the website, hours/dates of tax assistance sites may vary during tax filing season

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

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.

Trained volunteers provide tax preparation assistance to both renters and homeowners in Wright County. Appointments are offered in person, by phone, or virtually.

Offers free tax appointments with trained and certified volunteers. Tax appointments are available to individuals who are looking to file their federal, Minnesota income taxes, property tax, and rent rebates.

- A free online tax preparation and filing tool for anyone who earns less than $66,000 per year - MyFreeTaxes Helpline is available to answer questions about using the filing tool, help troubleshoot problems, and answer certain tax questions - Tax filing software is provided through MyFreeTaxes.com and powered by H&R Block

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

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

Offers 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 are not able to 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

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.

WCMCA is providing free tax preparation to low-income individuals and families. 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.