Free in-person tax preparation assistance is currently being offered through two programs sponsored by the IRS. VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) is available to taxpayers having income of $52,000 or less. I have been a a VITA volunteer for one day each almost every year the past 15 years.
TCE (Tax) Counseling for the Elderly is for seniors over 60. To find a location near you, go to irs.treasury.gov/freetax-prep. It's best to call ahead for an appointment at most locations because the hours are limited.
Here in Minnesota, we also have AccountAbility Minnesota, a notn-profit that provides free tax assistance for low-income taxpayers. AccountAbility Minnesota offers appointments at two locations at 2610 University Ave W, Ste 450, St Paul, MN 55114 and at 2100 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis, NN 55411. Other locations are first-come, first-served. Visit www.accountabilitymn.org for more information.
Free tax preparation software is available from the IRS via "Free File" for taxpayers with income below $58,000. Electronic versions of IRS forms (pdf format) are available at www.irs.gov
- Mark S Gleason CPA
www.lakes-cpa.com
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