Vita/Income Taxes

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

FREE Income Tax Preparation
¡Preparación de los Impuestos – GRATIS!

Did you earn $69,000 or less in 2025? / ¿Ganaste $69,000 or menos en 2025.

Call for an appointment – 712-252-1861 x101 – starting January 20, 2026 / Llama 712-252-1861 x101 para programar una cita.

FREE Tax Prep begins February 2, 2026 / Preparación de impuestos GRATIS empieza el 2 de febrero de 2026.

What to bring to your appointment:
Lo que necesitas traer a la cita:

Valid, Government-issued Photo ID for taxpayer (and spouse)
SS cards/ITIN letters for everyone on the return
Income documents (W-2, 1099-R, SSA-1099, 1099-INT/DIV, Unemployment, Gambling winnings, etc.)
Other tax documents (1098-T and higher education expenses, 1098 Mortgage or Car Loan Interest, Student Loan Interest, Child Care Expenses, 1095-A/Marketplace Health Insurance, etc.)
Bank or other Account information (routing and account numbers) for direct deposit. The account must be in your name. The IRS will not issue paper refund checks.
IRS Letters (IPPIN, Refund interest, etc.), if applicable
Copy of last year’s tax return, if available
Your Spouse – If filing joint, both spouses must be present

Identificación válido con fotografía emitado por el gobierno para el contribuyente (y cónyuge)
Tarjetas de seguro social/cartas de número de identificación fiscal (ITIN) para todas las personas incluidas en la declaración de impuestos.
Documentos de ingresos (formulario W-2, 1099-R, SSA-1099, 1099-INT/DIV, subsidio de desempleo, ganancias de juegos de azar, etc.)
Otros documentos fiscales (formulario 1098-T y gastos de educación superior, intereses de hipotecas o préstamos para automóviles (formulario 1098), intereses de préstamos estudiantiles, gastos de cuidado de niños, formulario 1095-A/seguro médico del mercado de seguros, etc.)
Información bancaria o de otra cuenta (números de ruta y de cuenta) para el depósito directo. La cuenta debe estar a su nombre. El IRS no emitirá cheques de reembolso en papel.
Cartas del IRS (número de identificación de protección de identidad (IPPIN), intereses de reembolso, etc.), si corresponde.
Copia de la declaración de impuestos del año pasado, si está disponible.
Su cónyuge: Si presentan la declaración conjunta, ambos cónyuges deben estar presentes.

Get Banked! / ¡Abre una Cuenta!

The IRS will not issue paper refund checks. You will need to have a bank or other account in your name to direct deposit your refund.

El IRS no emitirá cheques de reembolso en papel. Necesitas tener una cuenta bancaria u otra cuenta a su nombre para que se le deposite el reembolso directamente.

Available Options:

Open a checking or savings account at a local bank or credit union./ Abra una cuenta de cheques o de ahorros en un banco o cooperativa de crédito local.
Open an account with one of these BankOn partners. They offer low opening balances and no overdraft fees./ Abre una cuenta con uno de estos bancos asociados a BankOn. Ofrecen requisitos mínimos de saldo inicial y no cobran comisiones por sobregiro.

Wells Fargo

Clear Access Banking

US Bank

Safe Debit Account

First Interstate Bank

Simple Banking

Other Options* – No bank account required:/ Otras opciones: No se requiere cuenta bancaria:

A. Chime
B. Venmo
C. CashApp
D. Direct Express – must already be receiving Federal benefits such as SSDI, SSI, SSA
E. PayPal

*Fees may apply.
*Apply online or through the mobile app.

Want to prepare your own tax return?

Check out your options below!

Option 1 - OnLine Taxes

OnLine Taxes
1. Eligibility Requirements:
  1. Any age
  2. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) under $89,000, OR
  3. Eligible for EITC, OR
  4. Active Duty Military and under $89,000 AGI
  5. Free state return if you qualify for a free federal return
2. Log-in Link:
  1. https://www.olt.com/main/VITA/getstarted.php?affiliate=VITAFREE&linkID=26063046
  2. If you have previously filed your taxes using OnLine Taxes and already have an account, you will be able to use that account with the link above to file your taxes.

Option 2 - Tax Act

Tax Act
1. Eligibility Requirements:
  1. Between age 20 – 59 years old AND Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) under $89,000, OR
  2. Active Duty Military and under $89,000 AGI
  3. Free state return if you qualify for a free federal return. Only AR, IA, ID, MS, MT, RI, VT & WV.
2. Log-in Link:
  1. https://www.taxact.com/ffa/vita?sc=23050399&promo=TY23FFAVTAFILE&utm_source=irs.gov&utm_medium=vita&ad=S26063046
  2. If you have previously filed your taxes using Tax Act and already have an account, you will be able to use that account with the link above to file your taxes.

Option 3 - MyFree Taxes

MyFreeTaxes.com
1. Eligibility Requirements:
  1. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) under $89,000
  2. Free state return(s) if you qualify for a free federal return.
2. Log-in Link:
  1. https://myfreetaxes.com/
  2. Click on “File My Own Taxes.” Answer the 3 questions. Click “File Now.” You will be directed to TaxSlayer
  3. If you have previously filed your taxes using TaxSlayer and already have an account, you will be able to use that account with the link above to file your taxes.

If you need assistance with filing you taxes, please contact us at 712-252-1861 Ext. 108 or email Susan.McGuire@centerforsiouxland.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are VITA's limitations?

We cannot file your return if ANY of the following are true:

You own rental property (ie, you are the landlord)
K-1 income unless it is interest, dividends and royalties – these types are approved
Small business income if that business has any of the following:
- employees
- payments to independent contractors
- a loss for the year
- you maintain inventory
- total expenses over $35,000
- hobby or “not-for-profit” income
- business use of home
- depreciation
You have gain from the sale of assets other than stocks and mutual funds (e.g. sale of land, options or virtual currency are out of scope)
Non-cash charitable contribution of over $500
Farm income (or loss)
Self-employed SEP, SIMPLE and qualified plans
Cancellation of debt income other than personal credit card debt or qualified principal residence indebtedness
Nondeductible IRAs
Nonresident aliens who do not meet the green card or substantial presence test and are not married to a U.S. citizen or resident alien
Students on an F, J, M, or Q Visa or Teachers or Trainees on a J Visa

The above is a partial list of areas we are not trained in. If you have an unusual item please note the item when you schedule your appointment.

Can you help me file previous years’ tax returns?

Yes, we can help you file the previous 3 years’ returns; however, you must have ALL tax forms for the previous years. There is no way for us to find this information.

I have received a letter from the IRS or the Department of Revenue AND Center For Siouxland helped me file my tax return(s). What should I do?

Give us a call at (712) 252-1861 ext. 108 and we will help navigate the situation.

I have received a letter from the IRS or the Department of Revenue AND Center For Siouxland DID NOT help me file my tax return(s). What should I do?

Unfortunately, if we did not file your tax return there is no way for us to know what exactly is going on. The best place to find information about your tax return and letter received would be to call the IRS or your state’s Department of Revenue.

Where’s my refund? How can I find the status of my refund?

Federal Refund Status can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/refunds
State of Iowa Refund Status can be found here: https://tax.iowa.gov/wheres-my-refund
State of Nebraska Refund Status can be found here: https://revenue.nebraska.gov/individuals/refund-information
Other State’s Refund Information can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/state-government-websites

I owe the IRS but can’t pay the full amount due at the time of filing. What are my options?

The IRS offers different types of payment plans. They can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/payments/payment-plans-installment-agreements

I owe my State tax but can’t pay the full amount by the due date. What are my options?

Iowa Department of Revenue: You can set up a payment plan or make a one-time payment through an online payment service. More information can be found here: https://tax.iowa.gov/pay-delinquent-tax
Nebraska Department of Revenue: You can choose from different types of payment plans. They can be found here: https://revenue.nebraska.gov/individuals/request-individual-tax-payment-plan
Any other State’s Department of Revenue can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/state-government-websites

Still have questions? If we previously prepared your tax return and you have questions other than the status of your refund, please contact our VITA Program Coordinator and your question will be directed to a tax preparer as needed.

Center For Siouxland partners with the United Way of Siouxland to provide Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA). VITA is an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) program which offers free tax preparation to qualifying taxpayers. All volunteers are trained and certified by the IRS.

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