Free tax help in Minnesota

How to file your Minnesota and federal returns for free if you qualify, the Minnesota deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.

Check if you qualify (5 questions)

State income tax	Yes
Tax year 2025 due date	April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal).
Extension	Automatic extension to October 15 with no form; tax owed must be paid by April 15.
State tax agency	Minnesota Department of Revenue

Free Minnesota state filing

Minnesota Free Electronic Filing

Free File partner companies listed by the state offer free federal and state e-filing for tax year 2025; each company sets its own rules, and the highest AGI limit is $89,000 (some offers have lower limits or age rules).

Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)

See Minnesota Free File options

Free if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; Minnesota may update them in January.

Free federal filing for Minnesota residents

VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free Minnesota return.
MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.

Common questions

Can I file my Minnesota state return for free?

Often, yes, if you qualify. Minnesota options include Minnesota Free Electronic Filing. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.

When is the Minnesota tax deadline?

For tax year 2025, the Minnesota return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Automatic extension to October 15 with no form; tax owed must be paid by April 15.

Where can I get free tax help in person in Minnesota?

Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.

Need paid help in Minnesota?

If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or Minnesota Department of Revenue, our partner Pack Tax works with Minnesota residents by phone and video.

This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.

Ask Pack Tax for help

Pack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works

Sources

Minnesota facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with Minnesota Department of Revenue before you file.