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| General Information |
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| Tri-CAP is a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program that offers free tax preparation, by IRS certified volunteers for individual returns of households grossing less than $35,000 a year or multiple person returns for households grossing less than $55,000. |
| Tri-CAP prepares income taxes, CRP/Renter's Rebates, and Homeowners Property Tax Rebates |
| Financial Stability Opportunities Information is provided at all tax sites. Households have access to financial education, requests for free credit and ChexSystem reports, etc. |
| If you are self-employed as an independent contractor, or you own your own business and have no employees, we may be able to prepare your taxes. Helpful tools for self-employment: Self-Employment Organizer |
| We are not able to prepare taxes for farmers, daycare providers, taxi services, Day Traders, etc. |
| IRS Easy E-Pay and Payment Agreement Options |
| BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: All services are available at the Tri-CAP Waite Park office on Wednesday mornings from May 1st-August 28th |
| Returns are filed electronically and the direct deposit option to receive refunds is encouraged and options provided for. |
| If you receive a letter from the IRS or MN Department of Revenue with a specific time frame to file, please call our office at 320-251-1612 and we may be able to assist you. |
2019 Free Walk-in tax site locations
Click here for printable tax site information
| Tax Site Address | Day | Dates | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army 400 US Hwy 10 S St. Cloud | Saturday | February -2nd April 13th | Doors open at 8:30 am Tax Preparation 9 am-3 pm |
| Salvation Army 400 US Hwy 10 S St. Cloud | Monday | February 4th- April 15th | Doors open at 3:30 pm Tax Preparation 4-7 pm |
| Catholic Charities 157 Roosevelt Rd Suite 100 St. Cloud | Tuesday | February 5th- April 23rd | Doors open at 8:30 am Tax Preparation 9 am -2 pm |
| ROCORI District Education Facility 527 Main Street Cold Spring | Wednesday | March 6th- April 10th | Doors open at 8:30 am Tax Preparation 9-11 am |
| St. Cloud Technical and Community College 1540 Northway Drive St. Cloud Enter through Door 6 | Thursday | February 7th- April 11th | Doors open at 4 pm Tax Preparation 4:30-7:30 pm Enter through Door 6 |
| Elk River YMCA 1337 Business Center NW Elk River | Friday | February 1st- April 12th | Doors open at 2:30 pm Tax Preparation 3-6:30 pm |
| Tri-CAP 1210-23rd Ave South Waite Park | Wednesday | May 1st- August 28th | BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: 9-11 am |
| Drop-Off Tax Site Address | Day | Dates | Hours | |
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| Falcon National Bank 183 Cedar Drive Foley | Saturday | March 3rd- April 7th | 9 am- 11 am | Complete intake process, leave documents, and pick up completed returns at a later date |
What to Bring
Click here for printable list of items to bring
Personal Information
- Photo ID
- Social Security cards for ALL persons listed on the tax return
- Birthdates for ALL persons listed on the tax return
- Direct Deposit information if using: Voided check or routing and account numbers
- NOTE: To file electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
Income & Public Benefit Statements:
- Wage and earning statements (FOrm W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc) from all employers
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- Year-end income for MFIP, Social Security, SSI, MSA, GA, Veterans benefits, workers compensation
Health Insurance:
- All Forms 1095, Health Insurance Statements for each person listed on tax return
Education & Child Care Credits:
- Record/receipts of educational expenses for children in grades K-12 (including school supplies, tutoring, art classes)
- Tuition expenses for university, college, or technical school (1098-T)
- Interest statement for student loans (1098-E)
- Child care expenses: Provider name, address, and Tax IS or Social Security number
Property Taxes:
- Renters: 2018 Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP)
- Homeowners: 2019 Property Tax statement (usually mailed by the county in March)
- Mobile Home Owners: 2018 Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) AND 2019 Property Tax statement (usually mailed by the county in June)
Additional Documents:
- Record of charitable donations
- Previous years tax return if available
Where’s my refund?
For information on the status of your tax return, you can call or check online with the IRS and the MN Department of Revenue
Information you will need includes:
- Name
- Social Security Number
- Filing Status (Federal)
- Birth Date (State)
- Amount of your refund
| IRS | Check Federal Refund Status Online | Call Internal Revenue Service 800-829-1954 |
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| MN Dept. of Revenue | Check Minnesota Refund Status Online | Call MN Dept. of Revenue Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm 651-296-3781 800-652-9094 |
| Self-Assisted Online Option-My Free Taxes Partnership |
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| This option provides free online federal and state tax preparation and filing assistance for tax payers earning less than $66,000 per year |
| It is easy, safe, secure, and 100% free |
| This site is sponsored by United Way and H & R Block |
Click here for My Free Taxes website
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TRI-CAP CORPORATE OFFICE
1210 23rd Ave S
P.O. Box 683
Waite Park, MN 56387
V/TTY - (320) 251-1612 or 1-888-765-5597
Fax - (320)-255-9518
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1200 23rd Ave S
P.O. Box 683
Waite Park, MN 56387
V/TTY - (320) 251-1612 or 1-888-765-5597
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