VITA-TCE Training

The Minnesota Department of Revenue will provide volunteer training for tax year 2026.

Volunteers play a vital role in the success of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) tax site programs, and we are grateful for your commitment to serving Minnesota taxpayers.

Let’s make this filing season a success together!

Minnesota Tax Knowledge Quiz

Test your tax knowledge with this 20 question VITA and TCE quiz.
VITA and TCE Knowledge Quiz

Training Courses

These volunteer training courses are for tax year 2026. Select a course to register. 

Courses are virtual and will be recorded. Recordings will be available in January 2027.

New Volunteer Training
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026 
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.  

Minnesota Homestead Credit Refund and Renter's Credit 
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 
Time: 10 to 11:15 a.m. 

Refundable and Nonrefundable Tax Credits 
Date: Thursday, December 17, 2026 
Time: 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

TaxSlayer Training
Date: Thursday, January 7, 2027
11 a.m. to noon

Tribal Member Tax Information
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2027 
Time: 11 a.m. to noon 

Retirement Tax Information 
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2027 
Time: 1 to 2 p.m. 

Volunteer Training Manual

To support you in your volunteer role, we offer a comprehensive Volunteer Training Manual. Please email VITA and TCE Support Team to receive a copy of the manual. 

Contact Us

If you need additional training options or have training questions, please email the VITA and TCE Support Team or call 651-556-6600