Additional Tax Resources
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Taxpayers whose incomes are below a certain level may get help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) for free or a small fee. Some clinics provide professional representation before the IRS or in court on audits, appeals, tax collection disputes, and other issues. Some clinics provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in many different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. Clinics are independent from the IRS.
Free Tax Preparation
United Way of Olmsted County provides access to MyFreeTaxes (under the Filing Taxes Online banner). This option may be applicable for those tax payers that...
prefer a self-help solution for preparing taxes (vs an in-person VITA appointment),
have access to a computer and internet, and
fall within the income and business limitations.
Taxpayer Advocate Service
The Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) is an independent organization within the Internal Revenue Service that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayer rights. They can help you resolve problems you can’t resolve with the IRS, and their service is free.
Taxpayers whose incomes are below a certain level may get help from a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) for free or a small fee. Some clinics provide professional representation before the IRS or in court on audits, appeals, tax collection disputes, and other issues. Some clinics provide information about taxpayer rights and responsibilities in many different languages for individuals who speak English as a second language. Clinics are independent from the IRS.
For more information about the Taxpayer Advocate Service and Low Income Taxpayer Clinics, see the following IRS publications:
Pub 1546, The Taxpayer Advocate Service Is Here to Help
Pub 1546-EZ, The Taxpayer Advocate Service - Your Voice at the IRS