Free tax help for qualifying individuals and families is offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) through Johnson County Social Services. This year, there are 2 ways to use their service: 1. Schedule an appointment to have your tax return...
VITA Tax Help
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 2 ways to use their service:
Option 1: Schedule an appointment to have your tax return completed by an IRS-certified tax preparer at the library while you sit with them.
Option 2: Use VITA's software to prepare and file your own federal and state tax returns online for FREE anytime, anywhere if your household income was less than $79,000 in 2023. Email fileforfree@johnsoncountyiowa.gov to get access to the tax software. For in-person assistance while you use the software, stop by one of the drop-in events listed below.
The drop-in sessions are February 10 - April 13, 2024 on Mondays 2 - 8pm and Saturdays 11 - 5pm. Laptops will be available and IRS-certified tax preparers can help with questions and review your forms before they're filed electronically.
Find other tax-related resources on our Taxes page.
Upcoming events
Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 11:00am
Digital Media Lab
Free tax help for qualifying individuals and families is offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) through Johnson County Social Services. This year, there are 2 ways to use their service: 1. Schedule an appointment to have your tax return...
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 2:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Free tax help for qualifying individuals and families is offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) through Johnson County Social Services. This year, there are 2 ways to use their service: 1. Schedule an appointment to have your tax return...
Saturday, March 30, 2024 - 11:00am
Digital Media Lab
Free tax help for qualifying individuals and families is offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) through Johnson County Social Services. This year, there are 2 ways to use their service: 1. Schedule an appointment to have your tax return...
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 2:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Free tax help for qualifying individuals and families is offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) through Johnson County Social Services. This year, there are 2 ways to use their service: 1. Schedule an appointment to have your tax return...
Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 11:00am
Digital Media Lab
Free tax help for qualifying individuals and families is offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) through Johnson County Social Services. This year, there are 2 ways to use their service: 1. Schedule an appointment to have your tax return...
Monday, April 8, 2024 - 2:00pm
Digital Media Lab
Free tax help for qualifying individuals and families is offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) through Johnson County Social Services. This year, there are 2 ways to use their service: 1. Schedule an appointment to have your tax return...
Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 11:00am
Digital Media Lab
Free tax help for qualifying individuals and families is offered by VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) through Johnson County Social Services. This year, there are 2 ways to use their service: 1. Schedule an appointment to have your tax return...