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Fact Sheet including free tax sites
What to bring to a tax appointment?
Free Tax Sites in Minnesota - call
2-1-1 (landline)
1-800-543-7709 (cell)
Tax Credits
Mainstream Financial Institutions
Web Resources
AARP Tax-Aide Sites
www.helpmnsave.org
www.taxes.state.mn.us/taxes
www.govbenefits.gov
www.bridgetobenefits.org
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INTERNAL ONLY
Tax Appointment Scheduling
Free Summer Tax Appointments
The Financial Stability Partnership has joined with the long-standing free tax preparation services provided by AARP Tax-Aide Program, The Salvation Army, and the Senior Center, as well as the Internal Revenue Service and the Minnesota Department of Revenue to promote free tax preparation in Olmsted County. There are three AARP Tax-Aide sites in Olmsted County that provide free tax preparation.
Summer Tax Preparation
During the summer months, individuals may still be eligible for the Minnesota Rent Credit or Property Tax Refund Credit. The size of your refund will depend upon your household income, the number of dependents, and how much rent or property tax you paid. Make the most of your money by claiming your refunds and/or credits for which you are eligible!
How Can I have my Taxes done for Free?
For more information, to find out if you are eligible, or to schedule a FREE appointment, please call United Way at 507-287-1958.
If you have gotten your taxes prepared through this program in the past, please call that same location:
Hawthorne Education Center: 507-535-5519
May 14 and July 9: 9:00-Noon
Rochester Senior Center: 287-1404
May 20 and 27, June 3, and July 29: 1:00-4:00 PM
Salvation Army Rochester: 288-3663
June 7 and August 2: 6:00-9:00 PM
June 9: 12:30-4:30 PM
August 2: 8:30-noon
Click here for a complete list of free AARP Tax-Aide sites in Olmsted County.
For other Minnesota free tax sites call 2-1-1 (landline) or 1-800-543-7709 (cell).
Tax Credits
The Earned Income Tax credit (EITC) is the largest and most effective federal aid program for low- to moderate-income workers. For many eligible families, the EITC can increase their annual income by as much as 15 percent.
Financial Stabilty Partnership
Advance the common good by helping eligible Olmsted County wage earners receive quality tax preparation and wealth-building opportunities to start them on the road to financial stability and to strengthen the economy of our Olmsted County community.
Advancing the Common Good 2015
United Way of Olmsted County volunteers identified community goals that are most critical for advancing the common good in Financial Stability.
Our six-year expected results are:
- 10,650 free tax returns filed in Olmsted County
- $10.2 million in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and $2.6 million in Minnesota’s Working Family Credit (WFC) are returned to hard-working Olmsted county individuals and families
For more information, contact:
Kristi Kehrwald
Community Initiatives Coordinator
United Way of Olmsted County
903 West Center Street, Suite 100
Rochester MN 55902
Phone: (507) 535-5519
Fax: (507) 287-2063
kristik@uwolmsted.org