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Education and Outreach Programs
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For Individuals and Tax Professionals
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The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers income tax education and outreach for individuals and tax professionals. These programs help us build partnerships with various Minnesota groups so we can understand their needs and provide tailored assistance, updates, and information.
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We can provide information and resources about:
Tax credits and refunds, and how to qualify for them
Minnesota tax laws
Taxpayer rights and responsibilities
Department initiatives, systems, and other announcements
Some of the communities we work with include:
Taxpayers who have disabilities, speak limited English, or are minority, low-income, or elderly
Military service members
Tax professionals, both paid and volunteer
Our education and outreach tax specialists are available for group presentations.
Program Coordinators
Meiko Yang
Asian Outreach Coordinator
Provides income tax education to low-income individuals and organizations in Minnesota’s Hmong communities.
651-556-6613
Asian.Outreach@state.mn.us
Denise Rivera
Latino Outreach Coordinator
Provides income tax education to low-income individuals and organizations in Minnesota’s Latino communities.
651-556-6616
Latino.Outreach@state.mn.us
Safiya Farah
Somali Outreach Coordinator
Provides income tax education to low-income individuals and organizations in Minnesota’s Somali communities.
651-556-6654
Daniela ParedesVolunteer Outreach Lead
Leads our outreach coordinators who support site coordinators and volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs651-556-6964
VITA.AARP@state.mn.us
Military Outreach Coordinator
Provides income tax education at military reintegration events in Minnesota and out-state for returning soldiers and their families.
651-556-6964
Daniela.Paredes@state.mn.us
Jessica Delcid
Volunteer Tax Program Coordinator
Works primarily with organizations who assist seniors, low-income individuals, and people with disabilities. She also works closely with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax-Aide programs.
651-556-3052
Mark KrauseTax Professional Outreach Coordinator and Business Education Coordinator
Works primarily with the paid preparer community to provide income tax education and assistance. He also helps employers and payroll professionals understand their withholding tax obligations and how to meet them.
For details, see our available seminars and webinars.651-556-6606
Taxpro.outreach@state.mn.us
Mena DuarteTax Professional Outreach CoordinatorWorks primarily with the uncredentialed tax preparer community to provide income tax education and assistance. She also helps individuals understand their filing obligations and educate them on considerations when choosing a tax preparer.651-556-6606Taxpro.outreach@state.mn.us
Sarah Bjorklund
Income Tax and Withholding Outreach Leadworker
Provides direction to outreach and education staff. If you are unsure who to contact, contact Sarah for assistance.
651-556-6369
Sarah.Bjorklund@state.mn.us
