VITA Tax Preparation Assistance | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
3420 University Avenue, Suite B, Waterloo, IA 50701
Open to low moderate-income individuals and families
A copy of last year's return, W-2 (or 1098, 1099) forms, valid picture ID, SS # or ITIN letter for all listed on the return (name, address and tax ID # for any child care providers and amounts
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers free tax preparation and electronic filing for low- to moderate-income Iowans, starting February 2026. 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.
2026 Extension Supported VITA Locations
- Allamakee County | Decorah | By appointment only, call 563-277-7246 or email [email protected] to make an appointment
- Black Hawk County | Waterloo | By appointment only, call 319-296-4278 to make an appointment
- Cass County | Atlantic | By appointment only, use link to make an appointment https://waitwhile.com/accounts/theiowacenter
- 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
- Clay County | Spencer | By appointment only, call 712-262-2264 to make an appointment
- Clayton County | Elkader | By appointment only, call 563-277-7246 or email [email protected] to make an appointment
- Dallas County | Perry | By appointment only, call 515-490-2298 to make an appointment
- Fayette County | Oelwein | By appointment only, call 563-425-3331 to make an appointment
- Howard County | Cresco | By appointment only, call 563-277-7246 or email [email protected] to make an appointment
- Kossuth County | Algona | By appointment only, call 515-295-2469 to make an appointment
- Madison County | Winterset | By appointment only, use link to make an appointment https://waitwhile.com/accounts/theiowacenter
- 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
- Tama County | Toledo | By appointment only, call 641-484-2703 to make an appointment
- Warren County | Indianola | By appointment only, use link to make an appointment https://waitwhile.com/accounts/theiowacenter
- Winneshiek County | Decorah | By appointment only, call 563-277-7246 or email [email protected]
04/01/2026
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