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 has been offered by the University of Iowa accounting fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi. We haven't heard whether VITA will take place in 2022 yet. The service is for federal and state returns, including states other than Iowa. More information about VITA, eligibility, what to bring, and all locations.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program at the Senior Center
Free tax preparation services are offered to seniors at the Iowa City/Johnson County Senior Center. Call the Senior Center at (319) 356-5220 for more information.
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?
- 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. Ask Info Desk staff to print other Iowa forms and instruction pages for you. Current tax year forms are free, and instructions are free up to 5 pages.
Find forms and instructions online
If you want to print tax forms at home or you'd like to 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, 2022 is the deadline to file Iowa returns for tax year 2021 (January 1 - December 31, 2021).
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 | Form & Instructions | Declaración de Impuestos | Ordered |
| 1096 | Form | Annual Summary & Transmittal | Available |
| 1098 | Form & Instructions | Mortgage Interest Statement | Available |
| 1099-G | Form & Instructions | Certain Government Payments | Available |
| 1099-INT | Form | Interest Income | Available |
| 1099-MISC | Form & Instructions | Miscellaneous Income | Available |
| 1099-NEC | Form & Instructions | Nonemployee Compensation | Available |
| Publication 15 | Instructions | Employer's Tax Guide (Circular E) | Ordered |
| 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 | Ordered |
You can pick up these forms on the 2nd floor of the library when they are available.
Need something different? Ask staff about printing other federal forms and instruction pages. Current tax year forms are free, and instructions are free up to 5 pages.
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, 2022 is the filing deadline for federal income tax returns for the 2021 tax year.