Tax Assistance

Your Trusted Resource for No-Cost Tax Assistance

Through our Tax Assistance Program, certified AARP Tax-Aide Program volunteers are available February 1 through April 15 each year to prepare Minnesota and federal tax forms for low- to-moderate-income individuals and senior citizens throughout Lake and St. Louis County.

Eligibility

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. An AARP Membership is not required.

Appointments

All appointments must be made online. AARP Tax-Aide located will begin accepting appointments mid-January each year, with sites opening in early February. Book an appointment at a tax site using the buttons below.

• The appointment time is for you to deliver your documents to a counselor at the tax site. We ask that you stay near after you have dropped off your information.
• Once the return is complete, you will be asked to return to finish the process.
• Intake forms are required and must be completed before your appointment. Forms are available at tax sites and Aurora, Gilbert, Eveleth, Mt. Iron, and Virginia libraries.
• No taxpayer documents will be held beyond closing time.
• Any taxpayer documents not picked up by the end of the tax season will be destroyed.

2026 Important Updates

• The IRS will not be mailing out refund checks and they are moving to not accept checks for payment.  Bring with you, your routing and account numbers for refunds or payments so these can be done electronically. 
• If you want Tax-Aide to file the MN Property Tax refund you should make your appointment after March 15 or make an appointment to have this filed before leaving the site.  Appointments are being accepted for April 16 in the morning for MN Property Tax refunds. Do not make an appointment during the tax season to have your property tax refund done.  There is a limited number of appointments. You need to bring your Appointment Reference number with you to your appointment.

Schedule your Appointment

To schedule your appointment, select a site below.

Virginia Tax Site

Chisholm Tax Site

International Falls Tax Site

Documents Needed

There are several documents you may need to help prepare your tax return with regard to income, payments, deductions, adjustments, credits, health insurance, etc., before your appointment.

Important Tax documents

File on Your Own

Taxpayers may now utilize one of our Chromebooks available at tax sites. You will set up a TaxSlayer account to complete your tax filing. This option is ideal for taxpayers who can navigate the process independently. At this time, this option is only available at the Uptown Virginia mall.

Tax Preparation Volunteers

Tax-Aide Program volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to lend a hand, sign up for this rewarding volunteer opportunity! Whether you’re a tax whiz or eager to learn, your contribution can make a real difference in our community. Basic computer skills are required, and we will provide all the training you need.

Become a Tax-Aide Volunteer