Welcome to NRVTAP!

NonResident Volunteer Tax Assistance Program

We make filing taxes professional, simple, and free!

What is NRVTAP?

NRVTAP is a Free service that supports both nonresidents and residents to file their tax returns each year since 2018.

Our doors are open to All—students, faculty, scholars, and beyond.

Info Sessions

Learn more about NRVTAP and connect with current volunteers!

  • Info Session #1: Tuesday, Sept 22 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Carlson School, Nelson 1-123

  • Info Session #2: Tuesday, Oct 6 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Carlson School, Nelson 1-123

  • Info Session #3 (Remote): TBD | Zoom

Training Sessions

Comprehensive training to prepare you for the IRS Certification Exam. Attend in person at Carlson School, Nelson 1-123 or remotely via Zoom. All sessions run from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM:

  • Training Session #1: Tuesday, Nov 3

  • Training Session #2: Tuesday, Nov 10

  • Training Session #3: Tuesday, Nov 17

  • Training Session #4: Tuesday, Dec 1

Free pizza provided at all events! Email nrvtap@umn.edu with any questions.

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Tax Year 2025 End of Season Results

Tax Year 2024 Federal Refund: $1.48M

2,737 Members

1,865 Filed Federal Returns

1,756 Filed State Returns

Stay Updated for 2026 Tax Membership

Request Your Free Membership

Notes: You must use your organization email account for all membership requests. General email accounts (e.g.: Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) are not allowed.


Free Tax Tools

To determine your federal tax residency status:

Am I A Nonresident Alien?

To determine your treaty benefits:

What Are My Treaty Benefits?

NoRTH & NRVTAP Tax Year 2025 Membership

Tax Year 2025 End of the Year Results

  • Tax Year Goals

    Support 2,700 members with free access to tax software, tools, and individual support. Have 2,100 federal and 2,415 state tax returns e-filed and accepted.

    Train 35 tax volunteers, conduct 30 tax clinics, with over 1,100 appointments available for members.

  • End of the Year Summary

    1,865 federal and 1,756 state tax returns e-filed and accepted, with over $1.48M in federal refunds for our members!

  • Supported

    2,737 members with free access to tax software, tools, and individual support.

  • Trained

    15 tax volunteers, conducted 12 tax clinics, 124 office hours sessions, with 428 hours of volunteer support.

  • Appointments

    388 tax appointments completed with an additional 40 walk-ins.

    347 appointments (out of 388 available) scheduled by members.

    10.6% of members did not show up for their appointments.

Tax Year 2024 End of the Year Results

  • Tax Year Goals

    Support 3,230 members with free access to tax software, tools, and individual support. Have 2,100 federal and 2,100 state tax returns e-filed and accepted.

    Train 35 tax volunteers, conduct 30 tax clinics, with over 1,100 appointments available for members.

  • End of the Year Summary

    1,855 federal and 1,716 state tax returns e-filed and accepted, with over $1,726,517 in federal refunds for our members!

  • Supported

    2,671 members with free access to tax software, tools, and individual support.

  • Trained

    11 tax volunteers, conducted 12 tax clinics, 37 office hours sessions, with 612 hours of volunteer support.

  • Appointments

    996 tax appointments completed with an additional 120 walk-ins.

    467 appointments (out of 995 available) scheduled by members.

    12.4% of members did not show up for their appointments.

Tax Year 2023 End of the Year Results

  • Tax Year Goals

    Support 4,500 members with free access to tax software, tools, and individual support. Have 3,052 federal and 3,245 state tax returns e-filed and accepted.

    Train 30 tax volunteers, conduct 30 tax clinics, with over 1,100 appointments available for members.

  • End of the Year Summary

    3,052 federal and 3,245 state tax returns e-filed and accepted, with over $1,726,517 in federal refunds for our members!

  • Supported

    4,500 members with free access to tax software, tools, and individual support.

  • Trained

    30 tax volunteers, conducted 29 tax clinics, 7 office hours sessions, with 612 hours of volunteer support.

  • Appointments

    918 tax appointments completed with an additional 140 walk-ins.

    1,031 appointments (out of 1,370 available) scheduled by members.

    11% of members did not show up for their appointments.

Tax Year 2022 End of the Year Results

  • Tax Year Goals

    Support 2,000 members with free access to tax software, tools, and individual support. Have 1,200 federal and 1,400 state tax returns e-filed and accepted.

    Train 30 tax volunteers, conduct 36 tax clinics, with over 1,100 appointments available for members.

  • End of the Year Summary

    1,945 federal and 2,294 state tax returns e-filed and accepted, with over $1,264,000 in federal refunds for our members!

  • Supported

    3,128 members with free access to tax software, tools, and individual support.

  • Trained

    46 tax volunteers, conducted 29 tax clinics, 7 office hours sessions, with 612 hours of volunteer support.

  • Appointments

    918 tax appointments completed with an additional 140 walk-ins.

    1,031 appointments (out of 1,370 available) scheduled by members.

    11% of members did not show up for their appointments.

Tax Year 2021 End of Year Results

  • End of the Year Summary

    979 federal and 1,119 state tax returns e-filed and accepted, with $548,778 in refunds for our members!

  • Supported

    1,820 members with free access to tax software, tools, and individual support.

  • Volunteered

    Conducted 19 clinics and 4 office hours sessions

    468 hours of volunteer support for 575 members

    31 trained and IRS-certified tax volunteers.

Quick Links

Frequently Asked Questions

We have put together an FAQ that answers many of the most commonly asked questions. Please review this before contacting us, and feel free to reach out of you have a question that is not addressed.

FAQ

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Check your Refund Status

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