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Free Tax Preparation
About the Program
WCMCA operates a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) clinic starting at the end of January through mid-April each year that provides free tax preparation services to income eligible MN residents. Volunteer tax preparers have been provided required training and have passed IRS testing for VITA certification. Each year, our volunteers assist hundreds of low-income, working families secure their tax credits which in turn provides an economic boom to our local community!
Attention: Drop-off Appointments will be available in Glenwood, Elbow Lake, Morris and Wheaton only; not available in Alexandria. Drop-off taxes are second priority to in-person appointments. The preparers will call you when your drop-off tax return is complete.
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Information:
MN residents filing Jointly with less than $67,000 gross annual income will qualify. MN residents filing Single or Head of Household, or Married Filing Separately with less than $45,000 gross annual income will qualify. As a VITA site, we cannot prepare taxes for those who own a business or worked as a full-time independent contractor.
Are you over income for our VITA program? File your taxes yourself for free with Online Taxes!
This model allows you to prepare your own federal and state returns online for free! An IRS-Certified preparer is available to help you with any tax law questions via phone or email in a timely manner. Contact Megan Radermacher at 320-391-4228 or meganr@wcmca.org if you have tax law questions while filing your return.
Income limits apply: $84,000 or less
https://www.olt.com/main/VITA/getstarted.php?affiliate=VITAFREE&linkID=S26067293
Application Details
How To Apply
After January 13th, 2025, call 218-685-7004 to schedule an appointment and to request a tax informational packet. Prior to your appointment, complete the Intake Form (13614-C), (link opens in new browser tab; please print this form, then fill it out, please do not fill out online) and bring all applicable paperwork/documentation from the What to Bring Checklist Form (link opens in new browser tab) the day of your in-person or drop-off appointment.
Use this link to self-prepare your own taxes for free. No income guidelines apply.
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Intake / Interview & Quality Review Sheet - 13614-C (OMB 1545-1964) 2024 Tax Year - PLEASE PRINT FORM, FILL OUT AND BRING WITH YOU.
Hoja de Admisión/Entrevista y Verificación de Calidad - 13614-C (OMB 1545-1964) Año fiscal 2024. POR FAVOR IMPRIMA EL FORMULARIO, COMPLETELO Y LLEVELO CON USTED. Haga clic en la línea siguiente para abrir el formulario.
Megan Radermacher
320-391-4228
800-492-4805
Fax: 320-391-4224
WCMCA
Tax Program
1910 Aga Drive - Suite 206
Alexandria MN 56308
Scheduling begins January 13th, 2025
218-685-7004
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