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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.

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.

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]

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).

Provides free tax credit clinics and prepares free federal and state income taxes for low to moderate income households.

Starting January 15, 2026, visit https://vita.unl.edu to schedule an appointment. Tax appointments begin Feb 1 and run through Apr 10 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.

Must make an appointment.

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.

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.

2026 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows: (Lincoln)

* MONDAYS *

- American Job Center - 1330 N Street, Suite A - 10 am-3 pm, on Feb 2-Apr 13 (Closed Feb 16)

* TUESDAYS *

- Tuesday

- Asian Community And Culture Center - 144 North 44th, Suite A - 11 am-1 pm - Feb 3 - Apr 7

Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street - 1 pm-4 pm - Feb 10 - Apr 7 (Closed Mar 10)

Victor Anderson Library - 3635 Touzalin Avenue - 4 pm-6 pm- Feb 3 - Apr 7

* WEDNESDAYS *

- Loren Eiseley Library - 1530 Superior Street - 1 pm-6 pm, on Feb 4-Apr 8

- Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street, Unit T-102 - 2 pm-5 pm, on Feb 4-Apr 8 (Closed Mar 11)

* THURSDAYS *

- Air Park Community Center - 4900 Mike Scholl Street - 10 am-1 pm - Feb 5-April 9

* SATURDAYS *

- Nebraska East Union - 1705 Arbor Drive - 10 am-3 pm, Jan 31-Apr 4 (Closed Mar 14, 21)

* SUNDAYS *

- Bennett Martin Library - 14th and N Street - 1 pm-3 pm - Feb 1-Mar 29

- Good Neighbor Center - 2617 Y Street - 1 pm-3 pm - Feb 15-Mar 22

No locations with Friday hours.

2026 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows: (GRAND ISLAND)

Wednesdays

Grand Island Multicultural Coalition - 325 West 4th Street - 9 am-12 pm - 3 pm-6 pm - Feb 11-Apr 8

2026 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows: (HASTINGS)

Wednesdays

Hastings Public Library - 314 North Denver Avenue - 3 pm-5 pm - Feb 11-Mar 25

Saturday

Hastings Public Library - 314 North Denver Avenue - 10 am-12 pm - Apr 4

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.

Tax preparation is offered free to low and moderate income individuals. Available during tax season.

The taxpayer, and spouse if filing together, must attend the appointment. No children, other relatives, or friends.

Tax preparation is provided by trained volunteers.

Customers may also use the secure online method, SecureDrop, to get their taxes done from home. Visit website and click "Tax360 Secure Drop" to get started.

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]

Assists seniors and low-income families prepare their tax returns Feb-April 2026 - appointment line opens in early January. Services also include property tax forms and rent reimbursements.

**Tax Site is located at Iowa Central Community College.

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.

Provides free tax credit clinics and prepares free federal and state income taxes for low to moderate income households.

Starting January 15, 2026, visit https://vita.unl.edu to schedule an appointment. Tax appointments begin Feb 1 and run through Apr 10 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.

Must make an appointment.

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.

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.

2026 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows: (Lincoln)

* MONDAYS *

- American Job Center - 1330 N Street, Suite A - 10 am-3 pm, on Feb 2-Apr 13 (Closed Feb 16)

* TUESDAYS *

- Tuesday

- Asian Community And Culture Center - 144 North 44th, Suite A - 11 am-1 pm - Feb 3 - Apr 7

Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street - 1 pm-4 pm - Feb 10 - Apr 7 (Closed Mar 10)

Victor Anderson Library - 3635 Touzalin Avenue - 4 pm-6 pm- Feb 3 - Apr 7

* WEDNESDAYS *

- Loren Eiseley Library - 1530 Superior Street - 1 pm-6 pm, on Feb 4-Apr 8

- Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street, Unit T-102 - 2 pm-5 pm, on Feb 4-Apr 8 (Closed Mar 11)

* THURSDAYS *

- Air Park Community Center - 4900 Mike Scholl Street - 10 am-1 pm - Feb 5-April 9

* SATURDAYS *

- Nebraska East Union - 1705 Arbor Drive - 10 am-3 pm, Jan 31-Apr 4 (Closed Mar 14, 21)

* SUNDAYS *

- Bennett Martin Library - 14th and N Street - 1 pm-3 pm - Feb 1-Mar 29

- Good Neighbor Center - 2617 Y Street - 1 pm-3 pm - Feb 15-Mar 22

No locations with Friday hours.

2026 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows: (GRAND ISLAND)

Wednesdays

Grand Island Multicultural Coalition - 325 West 4th Street - 9 am-12 pm - 3 pm-6 pm - Feb 11-Apr 8

2026 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows: (HASTINGS)

Wednesdays

Hastings Public Library - 314 North Denver Avenue - 3 pm-5 pm - Feb 11-Mar 25

Saturday

Hastings Public Library - 314 North Denver Avenue - 10 am-12 pm - Apr 4

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.

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 to browse for locations online.

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.

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]

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.

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.

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).

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).

2026

Tax Preparation Assistance is being offered starting Feb 2-Mar 31, 2026 through the Dubuque HACAP office. This site offers both in person by appointment assistance and drop off assistance. To schedule an appointment, visit the website https://www.hacap.org/vita

To use the Drop Off Services

- Stop by the HACAP office Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm to pick up the following to complete at home: Intake form 13614-C, drop off consent form and tax envelope. Complete the forms in the envelope, write your name and phone number on the provided tax envelope ***(include intake form, drop off consent form, last years tax return, copies of ID and SSN and all tax documents)***, place envelope and all information in the drop box, wait for Tax Site to call and tell you that your return is ready to be picked up (approximately 2 weeks)

Those looking to get their taxes done MUST have a copy of their taxes from last year. Transcripts for last years taxes can be obtained for FREE by either visiting the website, IRS.gov, or by calling (800) 908-9946, turn around time is usually less than a week. A copy of your taxes will cost $50 and takes up to 6 weeks to receive. If you request online you will receive access immediately to print.

For people claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit, the IRS WILL NOT PROCESS until February 15th in an effort to decrease tax fraud nationwide.

Provides free tax credit clinics and prepares free federal and state income taxes for low to moderate income households.

Starting January 15, 2026, visit https://vita.unl.edu to schedule an appointment. Tax appointments begin Feb 1 and run through Apr 10 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.

Must make an appointment.

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.

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.

2026 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows: (Lincoln)

* MONDAYS *

- American Job Center - 1330 N Street, Suite A - 10 am-3 pm, on Feb 2-Apr 13 (Closed Feb 16)

* TUESDAYS *

- Tuesday

- Asian Community And Culture Center - 144 North 44th, Suite A - 11 am-1 pm - Feb 3 - Apr 7

Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street - 1 pm-4 pm - Feb 10 - Apr 7 (Closed Mar 10)

Victor Anderson Library - 3635 Touzalin Avenue - 4 pm-6 pm- Feb 3 - Apr 7

* WEDNESDAYS *

- Loren Eiseley Library - 1530 Superior Street - 1 pm-6 pm, on Feb 4-Apr 8

- Southeast Community College - 8800 O Street, Unit T-102 - 2 pm-5 pm, on Feb 4-Apr 8 (Closed Mar 11)

* THURSDAYS *

- Air Park Community Center - 4900 Mike Scholl Street - 10 am-1 pm - Feb 5-April 9

* SATURDAYS *

- Nebraska East Union - 1705 Arbor Drive - 10 am-3 pm, Jan 31-Apr 4 (Closed Mar 14, 21)

* SUNDAYS *

- Bennett Martin Library - 14th and N Street - 1 pm-3 pm - Feb 1-Mar 29

- Good Neighbor Center - 2617 Y Street - 1 pm-3 pm - Feb 15-Mar 22

No locations with Friday hours.

2026 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows: (GRAND ISLAND)

Wednesdays

Grand Island Multicultural Coalition - 325 West 4th Street - 9 am-12 pm - 3 pm-6 pm - Feb 11-Apr 8

2026 Tax Site locations, dates, and times are as follows: (HASTINGS)

Wednesdays

Hastings Public Library - 314 North Denver Avenue - 3 pm-5 pm - Feb 11-Mar 25

Saturday

Hastings Public Library - 314 North Denver Avenue - 10 am-12 pm - Apr 4

For 2026:

Tax preparation offered free to low and moderate income individuals. By appointment only, appointments will be scheduled starting Jan 27-Apr 10, 2026.

Once the appointment is scheduled, the location information will be provided.

Free e-filing of federal and state income taxes for low income and elderly clients.

For the 2026 tax season, call Community Action for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Tax preparation for low and moderate income taxpayers of all ages, with special attention to people 60 and older, for the 2026 tax season.