I plan to file my taxes soon, and I believe I will be receiving a refund...
Being elderly and on a fixed income, I could really use the refund. I heard that if I go to a tax preparer, they may be able to give me my refund on the spot. Is this true and how does it work?
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Tax Education Booklet (Tax Credit Primer for Social Service Providers 2010)
A tax handbook intended for social service providers who work with low-income families.
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Can Seniors Get Help With Property Taxes?
The Senior Citizen Property Tax Deferral program is designed to help seniors who are having difficulty paying their property taxes.
By: Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota-Duluth
Free Tax Resources from the IRS A list of audio, video, and brochure resources available for free from the IRS.
By: Internal Revenue Service
Help MN Save
(Separate Website)
Low income tax and financial information intended for social service providers.
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
Minnesota Tax Court Information
(Separate Website)
This information is to assist taxpayers in understanding their rights and responsibilities regarding appeals made to the Minnesota Tax Court. Included are handouts on Property Tax and Other Taxation appeals.
By: Minnesota Tax Court
Transgender Tax FAQ: Transition-Related Medical Expenses
(Separate Website)
By: Minnesota Lavender Bar Association
Video Tax Help
(Separate Website)
Videos on important information for taxpayers, including background on the Taxpayer Advocate Service, highlights of tax programs and up-to-date information on current tax issues.
By: Taxpayer Advocate Service
Earned Income Tax Credit Outreach Kit
(Separate Website)
The kit contains up-to-date fact sheets on the EITC and the Child Tax Credit. It includes promotional materials in English and Spanish, sample tax forms and a comprehensive guide on how to run a successful outreach campaign.
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
Legal Aid Society Fact Sheets
(Separate Website)
This is a listing and order form of all fact sheets from the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis organized by topic.
By: Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis
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Somali / Soomaali
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Spanish / Español
Minnesota Community Action Partnership
(Separate Website)
Minnesota Community Action Partnership's (MCAP) mission is to provide advocacy, research and technical support to its 27 member Community Action Agencies and their communities so that people can move out of poverty and achieve greater self-reliance. Minnesota's Community Action Agencies across the state are actively engaged in offering free tax assistance, providing financial management education, and building assets through Individual Development Account programs.
Resource Management for Daily Life
(Separate Website)
The University of Minnesota Extension Service is a statewide network of researchers, educators and volunteers delivering high quality, relevant educational programs and information to Minnesota citizens and communities. Resource Management for Daily Life enhances the ability of social service providers and volunteers to teach people how to meet their basic needs through developing money management skills.
By: University of Minnesota Extension
www.BridgeToBenefits.org
(Separate Website)
Use this tool to find out who may be eligible for and learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit and Working Family Credit, and other Minnesota welfare programs.
By: Children's Defense Fund Minnesota
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