Tax Appointment Eligibility
Tri-CAP's VITA Tax Program is pleased to continue offering free tax preparation services for the 2026 tax season. Please complete the questions below to confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria required to schedule an appointment. Exceptions for clients that require disability accommodations, ASL, and interpreter please call 320-251-1612 Ext 5, or email: tricaptaxes@tricap.org to make an appointment.
Do you have a government-issued photo ID and Social Security card?
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Yes
No
Do you currently reside in Benton, Sherburne, or Stearns County?
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Yes
No
Did you work during 2025 and receive a W2 or 1099-NEC (Nonemployee Compensation) form?
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Yes
No
Renters only: Do you have a Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP)? (Is claimed as part of your Minnesota Individual Income Tax return)
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Yes, I'm a renter
Yes, I'm a mobile home renter only
No, I own my home (Property filing starts in May)
No, I own a mobile home and rent the lot (Filing starts in May)
Do you have a checking, savings, or prepaid account? (IRS will not issue paper checks)
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Yes
No
Do you have an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN)? (A six-digit number issued by the IRS for identity theft cases)
Yes
No
Not sure
Which tax service would you like to use?
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Full Tax Preparation
(Prepared by a volunteer, total household income must be
$69,000 or less
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DIY Fusion Option
(Self-filing with volunteer support, total household income must be
$89,000 or less
)
Appointment scheduling will be based on site availability.
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number
Email Address
Please enter a valid email address (e.g., example@example.com)
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