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, 2024).

The following options are available for taxpayer preparation assistance, vary by location and are subject to change:

DROP-OFF PREPARATION: In-person meeting. Appointments must be scheduled in advance; days and hours vary by Tax Site location. Appointment setting details can be found on the website. Returns will normally be prepared the day of the appointment.

VIRTUAL PREPARATION: Online or phone preparation and documents are exchanged electronically. Visit website and search for "Nebraska Virtual Site".

SELF-PREPARATION: Visit website and select "Self-Filing Software" to input one's own information and file return electronically. Taxpayers using this software can request help from an IRS-certified counselor to coach them through the process by phone or through computer screen-sharing.

For the 2024 tax season, appointments are scheduled for February 1st through April 15th, except:
-- Abrahams Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- Aging Partners Center -- 2/5/2024 - 4/10/2024
-- Beatrice Public Library -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- First Assembly of God Annex -- 2/6/2024 - 4/15/2024
-- Gere Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/14/2024
-- Kearney Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/11/2024
-- Kilgore Memorial Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- North Platte Community Playhouse -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Peterson Senior Activity Center -- 2/6/2024 - 4/9/2024
-- Ralston Baright Public Library -- 2/6/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Tangier Shrine Center -- 2/2/2024 - 4/12/2024

Provides free income tax return preparation for taxpayers earning up to $64,000 annually. Helps working families take advantage of all eligible tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC) and education credits. Volunteers from the community help prepare basic, current-year tax returns for eligible taxpayers.

Starting January 2024, tax preparation is offered primarily in-person by appointment, with an option for walk-in services at the Martin Luther King Community Center.

Appointments for in-person filing are made online only beginning January 17, 2024. To schedule an appointment (online only), visit https://bit.ly/VitaUWQC - Appointments are available from February 1st through April 12th. (Hours vary by location)

Walk-in services at the MLK Center are available from February 3rd through April 6th. (Tue, Wed, Thu 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm)

For more information, email Max Bigalk at [email protected] or call (563) 344-0352.

Tax preparation assistance, offered through AARP and UFCW.

2024 tax season hours for AARP:
Tuesday and Thursday each week until April 4, 2024 - Tuesday from 9:30 am-11:30 am, Thursday from 12 pm-4 pm. Call for an appointment.

Assists seniors and low-income families prepare their tax returns starting Jan 29, 2024. Services also include property tax forms and rent reimbursements.

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

For the 2024 tax season, tax clinics will be held every Wednesday and Saturday in February.

The Wednesday tax clinics will be held at Central Community College (550 South Technical Boulevard, Hastings, NE 68901), in the Apple Room in the Student Hall. Dates are February 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th. Hours are 6 pm to 8 pm.

The Saturday tax clinics will be held at the Hastings Public Library (314 North Denver Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901), in the upstairs meeting room. Dates are Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. Hours are 10 am to 1 pm.

All tax clinics will be open to both appointments and walk-in clients as available. For clients looking to make an appointment, sign up at https://vita.unl.edu/signup/.

Each tax return takes approximately 1 hour; individuals must arrive no later than one hour before the tax clinic ends to assure enough time for a volunteer to assist in completing the taxes during the session.

Offers free income tax filing assistance to those that are moderate to low income. For sites taking appointments, scheduling will start in mid-January 2024. To schedule an appointment, visit the website.

Off-season tax filing will begin 7/1/2024 - 11/22/2024, by appointment only.

Provides free income tax return preparation for taxpayers earning up to $64,000 annually. Helps working families take advantage of all eligible tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC) and education credits. Volunteers from the community help prepare basic, current-year tax returns for eligible taxpayers.

Starting January 2024, tax preparation is offered primarily in-person by appointment, with an option for walk-in services at the Martin Luther King Community Center.

Appointments for in-person filing are made online only beginning January 17, 2024. To schedule an appointment (online only), visit https://bit.ly/VitaUWQC - Appointments are available from February 1st through April 12th. (Hours vary by location)

Walk-in services at the MLK Center are available from February 3rd through April 6th. (Tue, Wed, Thu 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm)

For more information, email Max Bigalk at [email protected] or call (563) 344-0352.

***Tax sites at United Way of Central Iowa and Polk County River Place are walk in only, no appointment necessary. Walk-in during open hours at each location to get tax filing help.

Tax preparation offered on a walk-in basis only during tax site hours, free to low and moderate income individuals. Available during tax season beginning February 6, 2024. 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.

Provides free income tax return preparation for taxpayers earning up to $64,000 annually. Helps working families take advantage of all eligible tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC) and education credits. Volunteers from the community help prepare basic, current-year tax returns for eligible taxpayers.

Starting January 2024, tax preparation is offered primarily in-person by appointment, with an option for walk-in services at the Martin Luther King Community Center.

Appointments for in-person filing are made online only beginning January 17, 2024. To schedule an appointment (online only), visit https://bit.ly/VitaUWQC - Appointments are available from February 1st through April 12th. (Hours vary by location)

Walk-in services at the MLK Center are available from February 3rd through April 6th. (Tue, Wed, Thu 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm)

For more information, email Max Bigalk at [email protected] or call (563) 344-0352.

Offers free income tax filing assistance to those that are moderate to low income. For sites taking appointments, scheduling will start in mid-January 2024. To schedule an appointment, visit the website.

Off-season tax filing will begin 7/1/2024 - 11/22/2024, by appointment only.

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, 2024).

The following options are available for taxpayer preparation assistance, vary by location and are subject to change:

DROP-OFF PREPARATION: In-person meeting. Appointments must be scheduled in advance; days and hours vary by Tax Site location. Appointment setting details can be found on the website. Returns will normally be prepared the day of the appointment.

VIRTUAL PREPARATION: Online or phone preparation and documents are exchanged electronically. Visit website and search for "Nebraska Virtual Site".

SELF-PREPARATION: Visit website and select "Self-Filing Software" to input one's own information and file return electronically. Taxpayers using this software can request help from an IRS-certified counselor to coach them through the process by phone or through computer screen-sharing.

For the 2024 tax season, appointments are scheduled for February 1st through April 15th, except:
-- Abrahams Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- Aging Partners Center -- 2/5/2024 - 4/10/2024
-- Beatrice Public Library -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- First Assembly of God Annex -- 2/6/2024 - 4/15/2024
-- Gere Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/14/2024
-- Kearney Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/11/2024
-- Kilgore Memorial Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- North Platte Community Playhouse -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Peterson Senior Activity Center -- 2/6/2024 - 4/9/2024
-- Ralston Baright Public Library -- 2/6/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Tangier Shrine Center -- 2/2/2024 - 4/12/2024

A program through the Iowa Department of Revenue which allows qualifying individuals to file taxes online (State and Federal) free of charge. For more information, visit the website.

Tax preparation offered free to low and moderate income individuals. Available during tax season beginning Jan 29, 2024. 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 22. No firm date of when this link will be live and available has been set yet, however, please visit the website periodically to check to see if the link is live: https://book.appointment-plus.com/ct72lmjk/#/

**Phone call scheduling - call 319-382-5685 to set up appointment starting January 22 (no firm date, just sometime this week), there are very limited calling hours and will not be able to call people back to schedule appointments.

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

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

For the 2024 tax season, tax clinics will be held every Wednesday and Saturday in February.

The Wednesday tax clinics will be held at Central Community College (550 South Technical Boulevard, Hastings, NE 68901), in the Apple Room in the Student Hall. Dates are February 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th. Hours are 6 pm to 8 pm.

The Saturday tax clinics will be held at the Hastings Public Library (314 North Denver Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901), in the upstairs meeting room. Dates are Feb 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. Hours are 10 am to 1 pm.

All tax clinics will be open to both appointments and walk-in clients as available. For clients looking to make an appointment, sign up at https://vita.unl.edu/signup/.

Each tax return takes approximately 1 hour; individuals must arrive no later than one hour before the tax clinic ends to assure enough time for a volunteer to assist in completing the taxes during the session.

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

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

Starting January 2024, visit https://vita.unl.edu to schedule an appointment. Tax appointments begin January 11th and run through April 12th and are available at multiple sites in Lincoln and other Nebraska cities. 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 'Need Assistance' tab).

If Lincoln Public School and/or UNL is closed due to bad weather, all VITA sites are closed. In the event of bad weather, tune to KFOR 1240 for cancelations. Spanish-language assistance is available at Nebraska East Union.

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.

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, 2024).

The following options are available for taxpayer preparation assistance, vary by location and are subject to change:

DROP-OFF PREPARATION: In-person meeting. Appointments must be scheduled in advance; days and hours vary by Tax Site location. Appointment setting details can be found on the website. Returns will normally be prepared the day of the appointment.

VIRTUAL PREPARATION: Online or phone preparation and documents are exchanged electronically. Visit website and search for "Nebraska Virtual Site".

SELF-PREPARATION: Visit website and select "Self-Filing Software" to input one's own information and file return electronically. Taxpayers using this software can request help from an IRS-certified counselor to coach them through the process by phone or through computer screen-sharing.

For the 2024 tax season, appointments are scheduled for February 1st through April 15th, except:
-- Abrahams Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- Aging Partners Center -- 2/5/2024 - 4/10/2024
-- Beatrice Public Library -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- First Assembly of God Annex -- 2/6/2024 - 4/15/2024
-- Gere Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/14/2024
-- Kearney Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/11/2024
-- Kilgore Memorial Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- North Platte Community Playhouse -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Peterson Senior Activity Center -- 2/6/2024 - 4/9/2024
-- Ralston Baright Public Library -- 2/6/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Tangier Shrine Center -- 2/2/2024 - 4/12/2024

Provides free income tax return preparation for taxpayers earning up to $64,000 annually. Helps working families take advantage of all eligible tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit (CTC) and education credits. Volunteers from the community help prepare basic, current-year tax returns for eligible taxpayers.

Starting January 2024, tax preparation is offered primarily in-person by appointment, with an option for walk-in services at the Martin Luther King Community Center.

Appointments for in-person filing are made online only beginning January 17, 2024. To schedule an appointment (online only), visit https://bit.ly/VitaUWQC - Appointments are available from February 1st through April 12th. (Hours vary by location)

Walk-in services at the MLK Center are available from February 3rd through April 6th. (Tue, Wed, Thu 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm)

For more information, email Max Bigalk at [email protected] or call (563) 344-0352.

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, 2024).

The following options are available for taxpayer preparation assistance, vary by location and are subject to change:

DROP-OFF PREPARATION: In-person meeting. Appointments must be scheduled in advance; days and hours vary by Tax Site location. Appointment setting details can be found on the website. Returns will normally be prepared the day of the appointment.

VIRTUAL PREPARATION: Online or phone preparation and documents are exchanged electronically. Visit website and search for "Nebraska Virtual Site".

SELF-PREPARATION: Visit website and select "Self-Filing Software" to input one's own information and file return electronically. Taxpayers using this software can request help from an IRS-certified counselor to coach them through the process by phone or through computer screen-sharing.

For the 2024 tax season, appointments are scheduled for February 1st through April 15th, except:
-- Abrahams Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- Aging Partners Center -- 2/5/2024 - 4/10/2024
-- Beatrice Public Library -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- First Assembly of God Annex -- 2/6/2024 - 4/15/2024
-- Gere Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/14/2024
-- Kearney Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/11/2024
-- Kilgore Memorial Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- North Platte Community Playhouse -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Peterson Senior Activity Center -- 2/6/2024 - 4/9/2024
-- Ralston Baright Public Library -- 2/6/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Tangier Shrine Center -- 2/2/2024 - 4/12/2024

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

Starting January 2024, visit https://vita.unl.edu to schedule an appointment. Tax appointments begin January 11th and run through April 12th and are available at multiple sites in Lincoln and other Nebraska cities. 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 'Need Assistance' tab).

If Lincoln Public School and/or UNL is closed due to bad weather, all VITA sites are closed. In the event of bad weather, tune to KFOR 1240 for cancelations. Spanish-language assistance is available at Nebraska East Union.

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.

Offers free tax preparation to low-income families starting February 5, 2024 and ending April 13, 2024.

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, 2024).

The following options are available for taxpayer preparation assistance, vary by location and are subject to change:

DROP-OFF PREPARATION: In-person meeting. Appointments must be scheduled in advance; days and hours vary by Tax Site location. Appointment setting details can be found on the website. Returns will normally be prepared the day of the appointment.

VIRTUAL PREPARATION: Online or phone preparation and documents are exchanged electronically. Visit website and search for "Nebraska Virtual Site".

SELF-PREPARATION: Visit website and select "Self-Filing Software" to input one's own information and file return electronically. Taxpayers using this software can request help from an IRS-certified counselor to coach them through the process by phone or through computer screen-sharing.

For the 2024 tax season, appointments are scheduled for February 1st through April 15th, except:
-- Abrahams Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- Aging Partners Center -- 2/5/2024 - 4/10/2024
-- Beatrice Public Library -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- First Assembly of God Annex -- 2/6/2024 - 4/15/2024
-- Gere Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/14/2024
-- Kearney Public Library -- 2/1/2024 - 4/11/2024
-- Kilgore Memorial Library -- 2/5/2024 - 4/12/2024
-- North Platte Community Playhouse -- 2/3/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Peterson Senior Activity Center -- 2/6/2024 - 4/9/2024
-- Ralston Baright Public Library -- 2/6/2024 - 4/13/2024
-- Tangier Shrine Center -- 2/2/2024 - 4/12/2024

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers free tax preparation and electronic filing for low- to moderate-income Iowans, starting February 2024. 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.

2024 Extension Supported VITA Locations

- Bremer County | Tripoli | By appointment only, call 319-882-4275 to make an appointment
- 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
- Floyd County | Charles City | By appointment only, call 641-228-1453 to make an appointment
- Guthrie County | Guthrie Center | By appointment only, call 641-747-2276 to make an appointment
- Hamilton County | Webster City | By appointment only, call 515-297-3717 to make an appointment
- Jefferson County | Fairfield | By appointment only, call 641-664-2730 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
- Tama County | Toledo | By appointment only, call 641-484-2703 to make an appointment
- Van Buren County | Keosauqua | By appointment only, call 641-664-2730 to make an appointment
- Wright County | Clarion | By appointment only, call 515-532-3453 to make an appointment