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 the University of Iowa accounting fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi. More information about VITA and eligibility
VITA is offering contact-free tax preparation in 2021. Fill out a VITA Form Request to request contact-free assistance (100% virtual or hybrid with an in-person drop-off) or sign up for a face-to-face waiting list.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program at the Senior Center
No services available for spring 2021.
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center
The IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in Cedar Rapids is closed until further notice due to COVID-19. They recommend using irs.gov to access resources.
Iowa Taxes
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- Can I get printed forms from the library?
- Find forms and instructions online
- Request mailed forms
- Request assistance
Can I get printed forms from the library?
Yes! We have IA 1040s for free this year. Ask staff to print other Iowa forms for you at no cost.
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 at tax.iowa.gov/forms.
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
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
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 | Yes |
| 1040-SR | Form & Instructions | U.S. Tax Return for Seniors | Yes |
| 1040-SP | Form & Instructions | Declaración de Impuestos | Form only |
| 1096 | Form | Annual Summary & Transmittal | Yes |
| 1098 | Form & Instructions | Mortgage Interest Statement | Yes |
| 1099-G | Form & Instructions | Certain Government Payments | Yes |
| 1099-INT | Form | Interest Income | Yes |
| 1099-MISC | Form & Instructions | Miscellaneous Income | Yes |
| 1099-NEC | Form & Instructions | Nonemployee Compensation | Yes |
| W-2 | Form & Instructions | Wage and Tax Statement | Yes |
| W-3 | Form & Instructions | Transmittal of Wage and Tax... | Yes |
| W-4 | Form | Employee's Withholding Certificate | Yes |
Need something different? Ask staff about printing other federal forms at no cost.
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)