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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Mitchell County
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]
Chatham Area Public Library AARP Tax Preparation Location
Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.
LaSalle Library AARP Tax Preparation Location
Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.
VITA at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Provides free income tax return preparation for taxpayers earning up to $67,000 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.
Tax preparation is offered primarily in-person by appointment, with an option for walk-in services at the Martin Luther King Community Center (Rock Island).
**Appointments for in-person filing are made online only, beginning January 20, 2026.**
To schedule an appointment (online only), visit the website. (www.unitedwayqc.org/programs/tax-assistance)
Appointments are available from February 2nd, 2026, through April 13th. (Hours vary by location)
Walk-in services at the MLK Center are available from February 3rd, 2026, through April 4th (appointments cannot be made for this location). Hours are Tue-Thu 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm.
VITA Tax Preparation Location - Marion Public Library
Tax preparation offered free to low- and moderate-income individuals throughout the Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones and Linn County areas.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Winneshiek County
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]
United Way of Wapello County - VITA Tax Site - Fairfield
Tax preparation offered free to low and moderate income individuals starting late-January, 2026. Appointments are available starting February-March in Ottumwa, Albia, and Fairfield. First appointment is an intake interview. Services may also assist with prior year filings and post-deadline return.
Effingham Public Library AARP Tax Preparation Location
Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Cerro Gordo County
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]
AARP Tax-Aide - Kearney Public Library
Appointment website opens mid-January 2026
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).
Waterloo Salvation Army AARP Tax Preparation Location
Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older, for the 2026 tax season.
Bond County Senior Center AARP Tax Preparation Location
Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Kossuth County
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]
Algonquin Township AARP Tax Preparation Location
Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.
VITA Tax Site - Virtual Appointments
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.
VITA Tax Preparation Location - Cornell College (Cole Library)
Tax preparation offered free to low- and moderate-income individuals throughout the Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Jones and Linn County areas.
AARP Tax-Aide - Omaha - Christ Community Church
Appointment website opens mid-January 2026
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).
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - Black Hawk County
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]
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging AARP Tax Preparation Location
Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.
Cherry Valley Library AARP Tax Preparation Location
Provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a special focus on taxpayers who are over 50 or have low-to-moderate income for the 2026 tax season. Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting the website.
Creighton University VITA
Tax preparation services during specific dates and times during tax season.
For 2026:
Starting Feb. 7 and continuing through March 28, students will offer five, in-person, walk-in only, Saturday clinics from 9 am-4 pm in the Mike and Josie Harper Center on the Creighton campus.
February 7: Harper Center Ballroom.
February 14: Harper Center Ballroom.
February 21: Harper Center Ballroom.
February 28: Harper Center Ballroom.
March 21: Harper Center Ballroom (no amended returns).
March 28: Harper Center Ballroom (no amended returns).
McHenry County College
AARP Tax-Aide - Norfolk Public Library
Appointment website opens mid-January 2026
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).
Hastings VITA - Multicultural Coalition
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.
Waverly Public Library AARP Tax Preparation Location
Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older, for the 2026 tax season.