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.

Starting January 2025, 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 21, 2025.**

To schedule an appointment (online only), visit the website. (www.unitedwayqc.org/programs/tax-assistance)

Appointments are available from February 3rd through April 9th. (Hours vary by location)

Walk-in services at the MLK Center are available from February 3rd through April 9th (appointments cannot be made for this location). Hours are Tue-Thu 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) offers free tax preparation and electronic filing for low- to moderate-income Iowans, starting February 2025. 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.

2025 Extension Supported VITA Locations

- 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

- 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

VITA free tax preparation for seniors and low to moderate income individuals.

Starting February 1, 2024, those looking to file must call (712) 252-1861 (ext. 101) and leave a name and phone number (leave only one message). Caller will get a call back as soon as possible to schedule their appointment.

Center for Siouxland is a year-round VITA site subject to volunteer availability. The site will remain open through June with regular hours and after June on an as-needed basis.

VITA can help file the previous 3 years' returns; however, filer must have ALL tax forms for the previous years. There is no way for VITA to find this information.

If filer is married and filing a joint tax return, both spouses must be present.

LIMITATIONS:

A return cannot be filed by VITA if any of the following are true:

- Filer owns rental property (i.e., filer is the landlord)

- K-1 income unless it is interest, dividends and royalties (these types are approved)

- Filer gains from the sale of assets other than stocks and mutual funds (e.g. sale of land, options or virtual currency are out of scope)

- Non-cash charitable contribution of over $500

- Farm income (or loss)

- Self-employed SEP, SIMPLE and qualified plans

- Cancelation of debt income other than personal credit card debt or qualified principal residence indebtedness

- Nondeductible IRAs

- Nonresident aliens who do not meet the green card or substantial presence test and are not married to a U.S. citizen or resident alien

- Students on an F, J, M, or Q Visa or Teachers or Trainees on a J Visa

- Small business income if that business has any of the following: Employees; Payments to independent contractors; A loss for the year; Business maintains inventory; Total expenses over $35,000; Hobby or "not-for-profit" income; Business use of home; Depreciation

The above is a partial list of areas VITA is not trained in. If a filer has an unusual item, the filer should please note the item when scheduling an appointment.

For more information, visit the website https://centerforsiouxland.org/vita-income-taxes

Tax preparation for low income individuals/families and senior citizens (60 and over). Family Service Coordinators are trained to help prepare tax forms and/or answer tax questions. All offices are equipped to e-file, and coordinators also assist with Homestead Exemption preparation. No self-employed or farm returns are prepared.

For the 2024 tax season, clients must contact their local office for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Free Tax Preparation for middle to low income with special attention to those over 60. All locations are by appointment.

DMACC Newton Campus - open Feb 4-Feb 28, 2025, Tue, Wed, Thu 9 am-4 pm, Mar 1-Apr 10, 2025, Tue and Wed 9 am-4 pm, Thu evenings, 5 pm-7 pm, Feb 20, 2025 and Mar 13, 2025, Sat mornings, 9 am-12 pm, Feb 15, Mar 1, Mar 22, and Apr 5, 2025.

Colfax Library - open for drop-off services on Sat, Feb 22, 2025. Pick up tax documents and finish return on Sat, Mar 8, 2025, 9 am-12 pm both days.

The Gathering Place of Monroe - open for drop-off services on Mon, Mar 3, 2025. Pick up tax documents and finish return on Mon, Mar 17, 2025, 5 pm-7 pm both days.

Kellogg Church - open for drop-off services on Mon, Feb 10, 2025, 5 pm-7 pm. Must pick up tax documents and tax return at DMACC Newton

**In addition to photo ID's and SS cards, clients must bring last year's tax return or a tax transcript to their appointment. Transcripts can be obtained from the IRS. Current returns will NOT be prepared without this information.

Assists with tax services and ensures clients receive applicable tax credits and deductions. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Assists low- to moderate-income taxpayers to have more discretionary income for everyday essentials, such as food and housing, by assisting with tax services and ensuring they receive applicable tax credits and deductions. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is available free to taxpayers with low and moderate income, with special attention to those 60 and older.

Free, year-round tax assistance is also available on the Internet. Taxpayers can post tax questions to online tax assistors by visiting www.aarp.org/taxaide.

A number of volunteer opportunities are available as well such as assisting with filling out tax returns, being a greeter and organizing paperwork, being a translator, etc.

Offers low income families or individuals an opportunity to find FREE AARP tax preparation assistance locations during the tax season (Jan 31-April 15). Call the tax site locator number to find available tax sites or visit the website https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations.html to browse for locations online.

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.

Starting January 2025, 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 21, 2025.**

To schedule an appointment (online only), visit the website. (www.unitedwayqc.org/programs/tax-assistance)

Appointments are available from February 3rd through April 9th. (Hours vary by location)

Walk-in services at the MLK Center are available from February 3rd through April 9th (appointments cannot be made for this location). Hours are Tue-Thu 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm.

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 2025 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.

Tax preparation offered free to low and moderate income individuals throughout the Cedar, Jones and Linn County areas. Available during tax season beginning mid-Jan, 2025. 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 14, use this link: https://book.appointment-plus.com/ct72lmjk/#/

**Phone call scheduling - call Tue 9 am-12 pm or Thu 12 pm-3 pm, (319) 569-6995 to set up an appointment starting January 14. There are very limited calling hours and will not be able to call people back to schedule appointments.

Offers free income tax filing assistance to those that are moderate to low income. For sites taking appointments, scheduling will start in mid-January 2025. To schedule an appointment, visit the website.

Off-season tax filing will begin 7/1/2025 - 11/22/2025, by appointment only.

Appointment website opens January 20, 2025

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, 2025).

Tax preparation offered free to low and moderate income individuals starting late-January, 2025. By appointment only, may need to leave a message when calling. First appointment is an intake interview. Clients will have to return to review and sign when tax return is completed. Usually takes 5-10 days.

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.

Starting January 2025, 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 21, 2025.**

To schedule an appointment (online only), visit the website. (www.unitedwayqc.org/programs/tax-assistance)

Appointments are available from February 3rd through April 9th. (Hours vary by location)

Walk-in services at the MLK Center are available from February 3rd through April 9th (appointments cannot be made for this location). Hours are Tue-Thu 5 pm-8 pm, Sat 9 am-12 pm.

Offers free income tax filing assistance to those that are moderate to low income. This is one of the tax sites working with the Iowa Center for Economic Success.

The tax site at the Ankeny Service Center is open starting February 5, 2025, must schedule an appointment. To schedule an appointment or for more information about this tax site location, visit the Iowa Center for Economic Success website. For questions about tax sites, visit website or call Iowa Center for Economic Success.

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 2025 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.

Offers 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.

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

Starting January 15, 2025, visit https://vita.unl.edu to schedule an appointment. Tax appointments begin Feb 1st and run through April 10th and are available at multiple sites in Lincoln. 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 'Get Free Tax Help' tab).

If Lincoln Public School and/or UNL is closed due to bad weather, all VITA sites are closed.

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.

2025 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows:

* MONDAYS *

-- American Job Center - 1330 N Street, Suite A - 10 am-3 pm, on Feb 3-Apr 7 (Closed Feb 17)

* TUESDAYS *

-- Victor Anderson Library - 3635 Touzalin Avenue - 4 pm-6 pm, on Feb 4-Apr 1

* WEDNESDAYS *

-- Loren Eiseley Library - 1530 Superior Street - 4:30 pm-6:30 pm, on Feb 5-Apr 9

-- Asian Community and Culture Center - 114 North 44th Street, Suite A - 10 am-12 pm, on Feb 5-Mar 26

-- Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street, Unit T-102 - 2 pm-4 pm, on Feb 5-Apr 9 (Closed Mar 12)

* THURSDAYS *

-- Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street, Unit T-102 - 2:30 pm-5:30 pm, on Feb 6-Apr 10 (Closed Mar 13)

-- Loren Eiseley Library - 1530 Superior Street - 1 pm-4 pm, on Feb 6-Apr 10

* SATURDAYS *

-- Nebraska East Union - 1705 Arbor Drive - 10 am-3 pm, on Feb 1-Apr 5

* SUNDAYS *

-- Bennett Martin Library - 14th and N Street - 1 pm-3 pm, on Feb 2-Mar 30

-- Good Neighbor Center - 2617 Y Street - 1 pm-3 pm, on Feb 16-Mar 30

No locations with Friday hours.

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 2025 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.

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 2025 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.

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 2025 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.

Appointment website opens January 20, 2025. Appointments open from 2/3/25 to 4/14/25. Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am-2 pm.

Virtual tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older during tax season.

By online request only; call Betty G. to leave a message: (402) 885-4816