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Virtual Tax Preparation Assistance | Tax Credit Alliance Of Nebraska

Online Only, Lincoln, NE 68503

Eligibility

Open to low and moderate income individuals

Required documents

- Social security Cards or ITIN Letters for everyone who will be included on the tax return - Photo Identification for all tax return signers (both spouses must sign if filing married filing jointly) - Records of revenue from self-employment, home-based businesses, and/or "side hustles" - Forms W-2 and all other income forms (1099-MISC, 1099-R, etc.) - Banking information for deposit/debit, including routing number and account number - Childcare receipts, including tax ID, phone number and street address for childcare provider - College students must bring their 1098T and student account information showing payment of tuition and qualified fees - Those who have health insurance through the marketplace must bring Form 1095A
(402) 472-0857

Voice - Main Phone

https://vita.unl.edu
[email protected]

Application process

Visit website to schedule an appointment; Starting Feb 2, 2026, tax documents can be uploaded to www.getyourrefund.org/TCAN

Fees

None

Service area

Adams County, NE
Cass County, NE
Gage County, NE
Hall County, NE
Lancaster County, NE
Otoe County, NE
Saline County, NE
Saunders County, NE
Seward County, NE

Description

Provides a free virtual tax credit clinic to prepare federal and state income taxes for low to moderate income households.

Starting January 15, 2026, visit website to schedule a virtual appointment. (https://vita.unl.edu) Tax appointments begin Feb 1 and run through Apr 10. Tax documents can be uploaded on a separate website starting Feb 2, 2026. (www.getyourrefund.org/TCAN)

Virtual tax preparation is available in addition to facilitated self-assistance (schedule an appointment under the 'Need Assistance' tab).

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.

Providing organization

Tax Credit Alliance Of Nebraska

Tax preparation for low and moderate income individuals.