Taxes

Last updated March 12, 2024

Library staff can help you obtain tax forms, instructions, and direct you to local tax assistance programs.

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Local Tax Assistance Programs

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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.  This year, 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 $79,000 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 and Saturdays 11 – 5 pm in the 2nd floor Digital Media Lab from February 10 - April 13.

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 Cedar Rapids can address complex tax issues not found on the IRS website. Visit them at 3205 Williams Blvd SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 or call at (319) 375-9166.

Iowa Taxes

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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)

Email IDR via tax.iowa.gov/email-options

Deadline for Iowa taxes

April 30, 2024 is the deadline to file Iowa returns for tax year 2023 (January 1 - December 31, 2023).

Federal Taxes

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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 Available
1040-SR Form & Instructions U.S. Tax Return for Seniors Reordered
1040 (SP) Formulario e Instrucciones Declaración de Impuestos (en Español) Disponible
1040-SR (SP) Formulario Para Personas de 65 Años de Edad o Más Disponible
1096 Form Annual Summary & Transmittal Available
1098 Form & Instructions Mortgage Interest Statement Available
1099-G Form & Instructions Certain Government Payments Ran Out
1099-INT Form Interest Income Available
1099-MISC Form & Instructions Miscellaneous Income Available
1099-NEC Form & Instructions Nonemployee Compensation Available
W-2 Form & Instructions Wage and Tax Statement Available
W-3 Form & Instructions Transmittal of Wage and Tax... Available
W-4 Form Employee's Withholding Certificate Available

You can pick up these forms on the 2nd floor of the library when they are available.

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, 2024 is the filing deadline for federal income tax returns for the 2023 tax year (January 1 - December 31, 2023).