TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA (LSI)

LSI is offering tax preparation assistance for the 2024-2025 tax season for limited English speaking taxpayers and/or taxpayers that are immigrants or former refugees. Families can use this service to claim their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credits. You do not have to have children to claim your EITC.

An ITIN number can be used in place of a Social Security Number. Information on what to bring to the appointment will be discussed when scheduling the appointment.

Physical Address

3200 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311

Hours

By appointment only; Appointments are Feb 4, 2025-Apr 15, 2025 on Tue 9 am-1 pm, Thu 2 pm-6 pm, and Sat 9 am-1 pm

Fax

(515) 271-7340

Application process

Call to make an appointment

Fee

None

Required documents

Photo ID for adults, Social Security Cards/Number (An ITIN number can be used in place of a Social Security Number), SSA-1099 form (Social Security Benefits Statement), all income statements (W-2 and 1099 forms), a copy of last year's federal and state returns, health insurance exemption certificate, if received, forms 1095-A, B and C - Health Coverage statements, bank account and routing number, total paid for childcare if applicable

Eligibility

Open to limited English speaking taxpayers and/or taxpayers that are immigrants or former refugees, income must be at or below $60,000 per year to qualify for assistance

Languages

English

Service area

Polk County, Iowa

Agency info

LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA (LSI)

Offers children and family services.