TAX PREPARATION INFORMATION 

 

As tax season rolls around this year, many of you may be looking for resources allowing for free help with your tax returns. There is a program offered by the IRS known as the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). You can generally access VITA services if you meet any of the below requirements

• People making less than $67,000
• People with disabilities
• Limited English-speaking taxpayers
• Adults over 60

The IRS also offers a tool that finds VITA sites near you here

Some of the local VITA sites are

Location	Dates	Hours	Languages	Appointment
MAHUBE-OTWA Mahnomen 118 W. Madison Avenue Mahnomen, MN 56557 218-530-2658 Volunteer Prepared Taxes Get Directions and Service Details	06 FEB – 17 APR	Appt. available from 9:00AM – 3:00PM M-F	English (Interpreter Available)	Required
WEII Shooting Star Casino 777 SE Casino Rd. Mahnomen, MN 56557 218-396-1002	27 JAN – 15 APR	Appts. Available 11:00AM – 7:00PM M-TH	English	Required
Bemidji State University VITA 1500 Birchmont Dr. NE #30 Memorial Hall Room 158 Bemidji, MN 56601 218-755-3713	12 FEB – 10 APR	WED, THU 3:00PM – 6:00PM	English	No Appt Required

 

Free Self-File Resources.

There are also many options for filing taxes yourself online for free. Below is a list of tax filing software that may provide services for free to certain individuals.

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/fgree-electronic-filin