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Free Tax Preparation Sites

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You may qualify for free tax return preparation through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or AARP Tax-Aide. These programs help prepare federal and state income tax and property tax refund returns.

Use the search tool on this page to find tax sites near you, hours, and contact information. You can also try our interactive map.

Our automated tax site locator phone line is now closed for the year.

You may also qualify to file your own income tax return electronically at no cost. For details, see Free Electronic Filing.

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Who Qualifies [+]

Find Free Tax Preparation Sites [+]

Use the Find a Free Tax Preparation Site tool on this page to find sites based on your ZIP code or county. You can:

Use the Language menu to find sites where help is available in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or other languages
Use the Military Certified checkbox if you're a military service member

Try our interactive map to search by your address. You can also zoom in and select sites on the map.

Our automated tax site locator phone line is now closed for the year.

What do I Need to Provide? [+]

You must bring a picture ID and other personal information along with any records showing income you received, tax-deductible expenses, and property tax or rental payments you made. For details, review the list below.

Required Identification

A government-issued photo ID
Social Security cards or Individual Tax Identification Numbers for all listed on the tax return
Birthdates for all listed on the tax return

Income

Income statements or W-2s for each job
All 1099 forms received (1099-G, 1099-R, 1099-MISC)
Year-end income for MFIP, SSI, MSA, GA, veterans benefits, or workers’ compensation
Social Security Benefits (Form SSA)

Credits

Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP)
Education expenses for children in grades K-12: pens, notebooks, tutoring, music classes, instruments
Tuition expenses for university, college, or technical college (Form 1098-T)
Interest statement for student loans (Form 1098-E)
Childcare expenses: amount paid, provider name, address, tax ID or Social Security number
Student loan payments

Deductions

Documentation of charitable donations to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
Homeowner statements (Form 1098): mortgage interest and real estate taxes paid
Out-of-pocket unreimbursed medical expenses
IRA contributions

Property Tax Refund

Next year’s Statement of Property Taxes Payable

Other

A copy of last year’s return
Health Coverage Statements (Form 1095-A, B, or C)

About This Search Tool [+]

We update our search tool, interactive map, and automated phone line regularly to provide current site information. Most free tax preparations sites operate from February 1 to April 15. Some sites stay open through October 15.

When choosing a site:

Make sure you're eligible for the program that operates the site (VITA or AARP Tax-Aide), which is listed in your search results. Review the Who Qualifies section on this page for details.
Review the site information before visiting or making an appointment. The organizations that provide this service may change their site hours, dates, or service options.
If you have questions or need help finding a site, call us at 651-296-3781 or 1-800-652-9094.

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651-296-3781
800-652-9094

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Mail your income tax return to:

Minnesota Revenue
Mail Station 0010
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146-0010

Mail your property tax refund return to :

Minnesota Revenue
Mail Station 0020
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146-0020

Mail your tax questions to:

Minnesota Revenue
Mail Station 5510
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55146-5510

Street address (for deliveries):
Minnesota Revenue
Individual Income Tax
600 N. Robert St.
St. Paul, MN 55101

Returns and payments may be placed in the night deposit box located in front of our building.

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Last Updated

April 17, 2025