Local Tax Assistance Programs
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- VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
- AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program at the Senior Center
- IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)
Free tax help and filing for qualifying individuals and families is offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) through Johnson County Social Services. There are two ways to use their service:
- Schedule an appointment to have your tax return completed by an IRS certified tax preparer.
OR - Use VITA's software to prepare and file your own federal and state returns online for FREE anytime, anywhere if your household income was less than $64,000 in 2023. Email fileforfree@johnsoncountyiowa.gov to receive a link to the online software. In-person tax assistance from IRS-certified tax preparers while you use dedicated computer stations is available at the Iowa City Public Library on Mondays 2 – 8 pm, Wednesdays 2 - 8pm, and Saturdays 11 – 5 pm. This service runs from February 1 - April 14.
The Johnson County Social Services website has more VITA details.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program at the Senior Center
Free tax preparation services are offered to seniors at the Iowa City Senior Center. Call the Senior Center at (319) 356-5220 or visit their online sign-up to set an appointment, starting in February.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
The IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in Davenport can address complex tax issues not found on the IRS website. Visit them at 101 W. 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801 or call at (844) 545-5640.
Iowa Taxes
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- Can I get printed forms from the library?
- Find forms and instructions online
- Request mailed forms
- Request assistance
- Deadline for Iowa taxes
Can I get printed forms from the library?
Yes! You can pick up an Iowa 1040 form on the 2nd floor of the library for free.
Ask Info Desk staff to print other Iowa forms (for free) and instructions (for 10¢ per page) for you.
Find forms and instructions online
If you want to print tax forms at home or look up the instructions, find Iowa tax forms and Iowa tax tables online.
Request mailed forms
Call the Iowa Department of Revenue at 1-515-281-7239 or 1-800-532-1531.
Request assistance
Call the Iowa Department of Revenue at 1-515-281-3114 or 1-800-367-3388 (Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm) or try more contact options for IDR.
Deadline for Iowa taxes
April 30, 2025 is the deadline to file Iowa returns for tax year 2024 (January 1 - December 31, 2024).
Federal Taxes
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- Can I get printed federal tax forms at the library?
- Find forms and instructions online
- Request mailed forms
- Request assistance
- Deadline for federal taxes
Can I get printed federal tax forms at the library?
Yes! We receive some printed forms from the IRS:
| Type | Description | Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1040 | Form & Instructions | U.S. Individual Tax Return | Ordered |
| 1040-SR | Form & Instructions | U.S. Tax Return for Seniors | Ordered |
| 1040 (SP) | Formulario e Instrucciones | Declaración de Impuestos (en Español) | No disponible |
| 1040-SR (SP) | Formulario | Para Personas de 65 Años de Edad o Más | No disponible |
| 1096 | Form | Annual Summary & Transmittal | Ordered |
| 1098 | Form & Instructions | Mortgage Interest Statement | Ordered |
| 1099-G | Form & Instructions | Certain Government Payments | Ordered |
| 1099-INT | Form | Interest Income | Ordered |
| 1099-MISC | Form & Instructions | Miscellaneous Income | Ordered |
| 1099-NEC | Form & Instructions | Nonemployee Compensation | Ordered |
| W-2 | Form & Instructions | Wage and Tax Statement | Ordered |
| W-3 | Form & Instructions | Transmittal of Wage and Tax... | Ordered |
| W-4 | Form | Employee's Withholding Certificate | Ordered |
You can pick up these forms on the 2nd floor of the library at the Info Desk.
Need something different? Ask Info Desk staff to print other federal forms (for free) and instructions (for 10¢ per page) for you.
Find forms and instructions online
If you'd like to print forms at home or look up the instructions, find federal tax forms at irs.gov/forms.
Request mailed forms
Call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 or go to irs.gov/OrderForms.
Request assistance
Call the IRS's help line for individual tax filing at 1-800-829-1040 (7am - 7pm)
Deadline for federal taxes
April 15, 2025 is the filing deadline for federal income tax returns for the 2024 tax year (January 1 - December 31, 2024).