We’d love to help everyone at our free tax clinic, but the IRS does have some rules that limit the situations we can assist with as a part of the VITA program. Those situations include:

  • Income over $79,000

  • Dual-status aliens

  • Treaty benefits for resident aliens

  • Cryptocurrency and other digit assets

  • Prior year and amended returns

Areas of Practice

FEDERAL INCOME TAX FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

Individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of the US can be subject to very different rules regarding taxation. We’ll help you figure out which rules apply, and then work with you to maximize any deductions and credits to reduce your tax bill and boost your refund.

SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE TAXES (FICA)

Nonresident aliens may not need to pay social security and medicare taxes - collectively called FICA taxes. If your employer has mistakenly withheld FICA taxes from your paycheck, we can work with you and them to get your money back (and a refund for your employer, too!).

TAX TRAINING FOR GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Do you support international students and scholars? Want to help them meet their tax obligations but aren’t really sure how to proceed? Interested in starting an IRS VITA clinic, but it seems overwhelming? We’ve helped kick start programs at several universities, and we can help you find something that will fit your budget and other constraints.

STATE & LOCAL INCOME TAX FOR INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

In addition to paying taxes to the federal government, many states also have an income tax. These states often have different rules than the IRS regarding residency and taxation of individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents. We have in depth knowledge of these to get your return done right the first time.

MINNESOTA PROPERTY TAX

The MN property tax refund can be a big boost to anyone’s wallet. The last thing you want is to get a letter from the MN Dept. of Revenue asking for all of that money back plus interest. We know the details that will confirm your eligibility and maximize your refund

For individuals who do not quality for our free tax services, or for those who chose not to use those services, we also offer tax preparation for a fee.