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Free Tax Preparation Services
| 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 |
| 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 Tax 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 2nd-August 29 |
| Returns are filed electronically and the direct deposit option to receive refunds is encouraged and options provided for. |
| Tax Site Address | Day | Dates | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-CAP 1210-23rd Ave South Waite Park | Wednesday | May 2nd-August 29th | BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: 9-11 am |
Year-round services are available if you receive a letter from the IRS or MN Department of Revenue with a specific time frame to file. Please call 320-251-1612 to schedule an appointment.
What to Bring to Tax Site (Printable)
| Personal Information | Income & Public Benefit Statements | Health Insurance | Education & Child Care Credits | Property Taxes | Additional Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo ID | Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R. 1099-Misc) from all employers | All Forms 1095, Health Insurance Statements for ALL persons listed on tax return | Record/receipts of educational expenses for children in grades K-12 (including school supplies, tutoring, art classes) | Homeowners: Statement of Property Tax Payable in 2018. Mailed by county in March | Previous year's tax return if available |
| Social Security Cards for ALL persons listed on the tax return | Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099) | Tuition expenses for university, college, or technical school (1098T) | Renters: 2017 Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) | Record of charitable donations | |
| Birthdates for ALL persons listed on the tax return | Year-end income for MFIP, SS, SSI, MSA, GA, Veterans benefits, workers compensation | Interest Statement for student loans (1098-E) | Mobile Home Owners: 2017 Certificate of Rent (CRP) and Property Tax Statement payable in 2018. Mailed by county in June | ||
| Direct Deposit information if using-Voided check or routing and account numbers | Child care expenses: Provide name, address, and Tax ID or Social Security Number | ||||
| NOTE: To file electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms |
| 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 many corporate and government agencies |
Click here to go to My Free Taxes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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
Fax - (320)-529-4841
