Required Documents

In order to maximize the safety of volunteers and taxpayers, face masks are encouraged for taxpayers and volunteers

In addition, the following items are required at the time of your appointment:

not needed if prior year tax return was done by one of our tax sites (see below*) AND

you bring a copy of the tax return showing all those ITINs and social security numbers

It is recommended that you bring a copy of prior year returns (a transcript can be ordered from the IRS at 800-908-9946). It may get you a better refund and provide for a more accurate filing.

If you had MN refunds, it is recommended you bring any Minnesota Department of Revenue check stubs.

W-2s and any tip information
1099-SSA – has pink box showing total social security amount for the year before the Medicare subtraction is taken (if lost, call 877-405-3631 to obtain); can also serve as SSN verification
1099-INT or information from bank if less than $10 – Bank statement showing total of interest received during the year
1099-DIV – dividends received during the year
1099-R – IRA or pension retirement income for the year
1099-G – unemployment compensation received
If filing for MN rent or homestead credit refund, documentation of total of nontaxable income received during the tax year, such as:

SSI (Supplemental Security Income); if don’t have a letter showing total for tax year, go to Social Security office (206 Broadway Ave S, Suite 600 in Rochester) or call 877-405-3631 to have a letter mailed to you
County cash assistance; if lost the letter they send in January showing the total of cash benefits received during the year, call county case worker for a copy
Veterans Benefits
Scholarship – also need this info on a 1098-T if want to apply for education credit
If a homeowner, and want to file for a MN M1PR Homestead Credit Refund, income of other person living in home (unless they are a dependent or parent)

Any other income of any kind received during the year. Front line worker pay, gambling winnings, election worker, etc
Charitable contributions made during the year for contributions over $500 may qualify for a state deduction.
If itemizing on federal (homeowner) – taxes paid, medical expenses, health insurance paid.
Closing statement if bought or sold a home
Certificate of Rent Paid forms received from landlord for current tax year
Property tax statement for taxes payable in 2024 (if a homeowner)
Health Insurance Information if purchased through MN Sure (need Form 1095-A)
For direct deposit/faster refund, voided check or card/statement from bank listing routing number and account number. If none, suggest they may want to open a bank account
Any Power of Attorney or other document giving authority to file for another

*Tax sites:

Salvation Army, 125 Live, Bethel Lutheran Church, Stewartville Center for Active Adults, Mantorville Senior Ctr, Sylvan Manor

All income and expense information should be for 2023 tax year

and/or prior tax year(s) if want a return done for prior year(s)