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. The service is for federal and state returns, including states other than Iowa. Details to come.
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 to set up 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?
- 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)
Email IDR via tax.iowa.gov/email-options
Deadline for Iowa taxes
May 1, 2023 was the deadline to file Iowa returns for tax year 2022 (January 1 - December 31, 2022).
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 (en Español) | Ordered |
| 1040-SR (SP) | Form | Para Personas de 65 Años de Edad o Más | Ordered |
| 1096 | Form | Annual Summary & Transmittal | Ask Info Desk |
| 1098 | Form & Instructions | Mortgage Interest Statement | Ask Info Desk |
| 1099-G | Form & Instructions | Certain Government Payments | Ask Info Desk |
| 1099-INT | Form | Interest Income | Ask Info Desk |
| 1099-MISC | Form & Instructions | Miscellaneous Income | Ask Info Desk |
| 1099-NEC | Form & Instructions | Nonemployee Compensation | Ask Info Desk |
| W-2 | Form & Instructions | Wage and Tax Statement | Ask Info Desk |
| W-3 | Form & Instructions | Transmittal of Wage and Tax... | Ask Info Desk |
| W-4 | Form | Employee's Withholding Certificate | Ask Info Desk |
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 18, 2023 was the filing deadline for federal income tax returns for the 2022 tax year (January 1 - December 31, 2022).