50+ YEARS OF (TAX) FUN.

Services at Prepare + Prosper are provided by a team of 300+ IRS-certified volunteers who are passionate about taxes and finances. All tax returns are double-checked for accuracy to make sure we’re getting you the maximum refund. We can do Federal and Minnesota returns, including property tax refunds for renters and homeowners.

How does it work?

Prepare + Prosper offers free tax preparation to families and individuals who meet our income requirements. Our services are by appointment. You can schedule your appointment online or by calling us directly. Please keep in mind that since our services are provided by volunteers, we do have a limited capacity.

Do You Qualify?

If you’re filing as a single and make $40,000 or less per year—you’re in luck! Grab your documents and find a free tax clinic.

We can help families whose household income is $60,000 or less per year. Make sure to bring your documents and find a free tax clinic!

If you’re self-employed (with no employees) and make more than $10,000 but below the thresholds above for individuals and families, we can help with your taxes. You will need to schedule an appointment with our self-employment program. See the Self-Employment page to learn more.

Take charge of your taxes and try using our DIY Program. If you made less than $79,000 you can qualify to use our completely free tax software with support from our volunteers. Request our DIY resources here.

We Can’t Help You If…

We are not able to do your taxes if you have rental income, any tax filing requirements involving cryptocurrency, or filed bankruptcy in the tax year you wish to file. There are also other, less common situations that are out of our scope. If you are unsure whether we can do your taxes, please give us a call at 651-287-0187.

Are You Ready?

Make sure you prepare all of the necessary documents and forms with you so that we can prepare your taxes and get you your maximum refund.

For in-person tax prep, please bring all completed materials to your appointment.

There’s a separate list for those who are self-employed.

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If you don’t have a Social Security number, you will need an ITIN—an Individual Tax Identification Number—to complete your tax return(s). We can help you get one for free!

Skip the phone call. Check out our Q&A for answers to common questions.

  1. Set up an appointment by phone or on our website to schedule a time to bring your documents to your scheduled appointment.
     Appointments last approximately 2-3 hours.
  2. Complete intake paperwork before appointments. This will shorten the in-person time needed and increase the safety of everyone involved.   
  3. Arrive at your scheduled appointment time.
    If you are using public transportation or Metro Mobility please let us know when making your appointment.
  4. At the end of your appointment, we will go over final results of the tax return, verify information, have you sign and take home a copy of your taxes. Your return will be filed after we collect your signature.

If appointments are full, or you are over income, please consider our Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Tax Prep service, available to those who make $79,000 or less!

  • We are following the CDC and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines for protecting you and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.   
  • When visiting one of our sites, physical distancing and mask wearing are encouraged but not mandatory; we will have masks available if you do not have one.

Tax returns are nice, but it matters what you do with it, too! Whether you’re going to use your refund to pay the bills or pay off debt, begin to save for a home or college, or invest for retirement – we have the tools to start you on the path toward financial security.