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VITA Tax Preparation Assistance | Hastings VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program

Hastings VITA - Hastings Public Library

Hastings Public Library, 314 North Denver Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901

Eligibility

Income guidelines apply; Household income below $75,000

Required documents

  • Social Security Cards or ITIN Letters for everyone who will be included on the return
  • Photo ID for all tax return signers (both spouses must sign if filing jointly)
  • IP PIN Information - Six digit number for everyone on the return who has one
INCOME:
  • W-2s for wages, W-2Gs for gambling income
  • 1099s for Interest (1099-INT), Dividends (1099-DIV), Unemployment (1099-G), state tax refunds, Retirement plan distributions or pensions or annuities (1099-R, RRB-1099, RRB-1099-R), other income (1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, SSA-1099)
  • Records of revenue including cash from self-employment and "side hustles"
EXPENSES:
  • 1098s for Mortgage interest, Student loan interest (1098-E), or Tuition (1098-T), Statement of property tax paid
  • Statement of college student account showing all charges and payments for each student on the return
  • Childcare receipts, including tax ID, phone number, and address for childcare provider
  • Records of expenses for self-employment or home-based businesses
  • Checking/Savings account and routing number for direct deposit/direct debit (the IRS will no longer be issuing paper checks
tax preparer will go over options)
  • 1095-s - Health Insurance Statement (unless covered through employer) - 1095-A, 1095-B, 1095-C
TO CLAIM NEW TAX CREDITS (e.g., No Tax On Overtime, No Tax on Tips, and No Tax on Car Loan Interest):
  • Vehicle Registration
  • W2 and Pay stubs (12 months) showing a breakdown of pay
  • Tips not reported on W2 do not quality for No Tax On Tips

Hours

Hours vary by location See program description for details
(402) 472-0857
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process

Set an appointment online or call for information; See program description for details

Fees

None

Service area

Adams County, NE Clay County, NE Nuckolls County, NE Webster County, NE Kearney County, NE Franklin County, NE Hall County, NE Hamilton County, NE

Tax preparation assistance for low to moderate income individuals and families.

Locations for filing in 2026 (for 2025 taxes - scheduling begins Jan 15, 2026):

- Hastings Public Library (314 North Denver Avenue, Hastings): Wed 3 pm-5 pm (Feb 11, 18, 25; Mar 11, 18, 25), Sat 10 am-12 pm (Apr 4).

- Multicultural Coalition (325 West 4th Street, Grand Island): Wed 9 am-12 pm and 3 pm-6 pm (Feb 11-Apr 8).

- Virtual/Remote Tax Preparation (online - Zoom/phone): Feb 1-Apr 8.

When scheduling a tax preparation appointment, choose a site location, date, and time.

All sites listed will be face-to-face and require an appointment.

Facilitated self-assistance (FSA) Self-Prepared is available.

Last assured

01/30/2026

Providing organization

Hastings VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program
Tax preparation assistance for low to moderate income individuals and families.