Offers free income tax filing assistance to those that are moderate to low income. This is one of the tax sites working with the Iowa Center for Economic Success.

The tax site at the Ankeny Service Center is open starting February 5, 2025, must schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment or for more information about this tax site location, visit the Iowa Center for Economic Success website. For questions about tax sites, visit website or call Iowa Center for Economic Success.

Offers to assist with tax services and ensures clients receive applicable tax credits and deductions. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Appointment website opens January 20, 2025

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older during tax season (Feb 1-April 15, 2025).

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older, for the 2025 tax season.

Tax preparation offered free to low and moderate income individuals throughout the Cedar, Jones and Linn County areas. Available during tax season beginning mid-Jan, 2025. 211 is NOT scheduling appointments - you must call the number listed in the program or visit the website to schedule an appointment.

**Website scheduling - Clients can use a link on the UWECI website to schedule appointments starting the week of January 14, use this link: https://book.appointment-plus.com/ct72lmjk/#/

**Phone call scheduling - call Tue 9 am-12 pm or Thu 12 pm-3 pm, (319) 569-6995 to set up an appointment starting January 14. There are very limited calling hours and will not be able to call people back to schedule appointments.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers free tax preparation and electronic filing for low- to moderate-income Iowans, starting February 2025. Certified community volunteers prepare taxes with computer software and help with special tax credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or Disabled.

2025 Extension Supported VITA Locations

- Cass County | Atlantic | By appointment only, call 712-243-1132 to make an appointment

- Cerro Gordo County | Mason City | By appointment only, call 641-423-0844 to make an appointment

- Chickasaw County | New Hampton | By appointment only, call 641-394-2174 to make an appointment

- Dallas County | Perry | By appointment only, call 515-490-2298 to make an appointment

- Madison County | Winterset | By appointment only, call 515-462-1001 to make an appointment

- Mitchell County | Osage | By appointment only, call 641-732-5574 to make an appointment

- Poweshiek County | Grinnell | By appointment only, call 641-623-5188 to make an appointment

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2025 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older, for the 2025 tax season.

Taxpayer services include: Accepting Cash payments, Account Inquiries (help with letters, notices and levies on your wages or bank account), Adjustments (changes to tax account information or payments) , Alien Clearances (Sailing Permits), Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order (ATAO), Copies of Tax Returns & Transcripts (Usually available for current year and three prior years) , Help with preparing Form 2290 (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax), Multilingual Assistance (over 150 languages translated), Federal Tax Return Preparation, Payments/Payment Arrangements, Procedural Inquiries, Solutions to Tax Issues, Tax Forms (based on availability), Tax Law Assistance (answers related to your individual Federal Tax Return), Taxpayer Identification Numbers.

TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM offers assistance with tax questions, forms, etc. Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm at local office, call to make an appointment.

FREE FILE online available through the IRS - must make $84,000 or less to qualify for free filing online.

VITA and TCE: is a program to assist low income, elders, and persons with disabilities with tax information and form preparation. Visit the website or call 211 to find local free tax preparation assistance.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2025 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Tax preparation services offered outside of the regular tax filing season.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2025 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Appointment website opens January 20, 2025

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older during tax season (Feb 1-April 15, 2025).

Provides free tax credit clinics and prepares free federal and state income taxes for underserved populations.

Starting January 15, 2025, visit https://vita.unl.edu to schedule an appointment. Tax appointments begin Feb 1st and run through April 10th and are available at multiple sites in Lincoln. To see the days and times for all the locations, visit the website to download the site schedule.

When scheduling an appointment, choose a site location and date. All location will be face-to-face; virtual preparation is available in addition to facilitated self-assistance (schedule an appointment under the 'Get Free Tax Help' tab).

If Lincoln Public School and/or UNL is closed due to bad weather, all VITA sites are closed.

The scope of work that can be done within the VITA site is defined by the IRS. If a return is considered "out of scope" for the site, VITA Volunteers will not be able to prepare the return.

2025 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows:

* MONDAYS *

-- American Job Center - 1330 N Street, Suite A - 10 am-3 pm, on Feb 3-Apr 7 (Closed Feb 17)

* TUESDAYS *

-- Victor Anderson Library - 3635 Touzalin Avenue - 4 pm-6 pm, on Feb 4-Apr 1

* WEDNESDAYS *

-- Loren Eiseley Library - 1530 Superior Street - 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, on Feb 5-Apr 9

-- Asian Community and Culture Center - 114 North 44th Street, Suite A - 10 am-12 pm, on Feb 5-Mar 26

-- Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street, Unit T-102 - 2 pm-4 pm, on Feb 5-Apr 9 (Closed Mar 12)

* THURSDAYS *

-- Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street, Unit T-102 - 2:30 pm-5:30 pm, on Feb 6-Apr 10 (Closed Mar 13)

-- Loren Eiseley Library - 1530 Superior Street - 1 pm-4 pm, on Feb 6-Apr 10

* SATURDAYS *

-- Nebraska East Union - 1705 Arbor Drive - 10 am-3 pm, on Feb 1-Apr 5

* SUNDAYS *

-- Bennett Martin Library - 14th and N Street - 1 pm-3 pm, on Feb 2-Mar 30

-- Good Neighbor Center - 2617 Y Street - 1 pm-3 pm, on Feb 16-Mar 30

No locations with Friday hours.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2025 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

Appointment website opens January 20, 2025

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older during tax season (Feb 1-April 15, 2025).

Appointment website opens January 20, 2025

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older during tax season (Feb 1-April 15, 2025).

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older, for the 2025 tax season.

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older, for the 2025 tax season.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free tax help to low-income ($60,000 or less) people who cannot prepare their own tax forms.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly offers free tax help for all, with priority assistance to people age 60 and older. Most sites are operated by the AARP Foundation.

Visit the website for tax preparation locations across the U.S.: www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers

BRING:

- Photo identification

- Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents

- Birth Dates for primary, secondary and dependents on the tax return

- Current year's tax package if you received one

- Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers

- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)

- A copy of last year's Federal and State returns if available

- Bank Routing Numbers and Account Numbers for Direct Deposit

- Other relevant information about income and expenses

- Total Paid for Day Care

- Day Care providers Identifying number

- To file taxes electronically on a married filing joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms

- Forms 1095-A,B and C, Health Coverage Statements

Tax preparation offered free to low and moderate income individuals throughout the Cedar, Jones and Linn County areas. Available during tax season beginning mid-Jan, 2025. 211 is NOT scheduling appointments - you must call the number listed in the program or visit the website to schedule an appointment.

**Website scheduling - Clients can use a link on the UWECI website to schedule appointments starting the week of January 14, use this link: https://book.appointment-plus.com/ct72lmjk/#/

**Phone call scheduling - call Tue 9 am-12 pm or Thu 12 pm-3 pm, (319) 569-6995 to set up an appointment starting January 14. There are very limited calling hours and will not be able to call people back to schedule appointments.

Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2025 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.

**Polk County River Place and United Way of Central Iowa Tax Site locations are offering both appointments and walk-in services. To schedule an appointment, visit the website https://theiowacenter.org/schedule-appointment or call (515)283-0940.

Tax preparation offered free to low and moderate income individuals. Available during tax season beginning February 3, 2025. To file taxes electronically on a married filing jointly tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
Those looking to get their taxes done MUST bring a copy of their taxes from last year. Transcripts for last year's taxes can be obtained for FREE by either visiting the website, IRS.gov, or by calling (800) 908-9946. Taxpayers must also have copies of all income statements from the year (W2s and 1099s), as well as their driver's license or other photo ID and their social security card or ITIN to verify identity of all people on the tax return, including children.If claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit, your refund will likely be delayed slightly due to IRS processing delays.