Tax Services

Welcome to The Iowa Center’s VITA Tax Site. 

Our offices remain closed to the public due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Iowa Center’s tax site is now operating as a scheduled drop-off site.

If you would like to have your taxes please call 515-283-0940 to schedule your drop-off today.

Frequently Asked Questions 

To make an appointment with another VITA tax site:

There are some sites across Iowa that are still open and offering appointments for in person drop-off, in person preparation, etc. If you would like to see a list of VITA tax sites sorted by area code please click here.

You can also contact United Way of Central Iowa and Lutheran Services of Iowa (LSI) regarding their VITA tax sites.

My household income is greater than $57,000 guideline; can you still help me?

Not at this time. However, you can contact Iowa Legal Aid here.

How do I get my Economic Impact Payment (Stimulus Money)?

The Iowa Center does not have any information on the Economic Impact Payment (stimulus payments). We are not able to look anything up for you regarding the payment. If you have questions on this payment you will need to contact the IRS directly. For more information on the Economic Impact Payment: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment

Can I file my taxes on my own?

Yes! You can file simple returns online for free at www.myfreetaxes.com.

I received a letter from the IRS or Iowa Department of Revenue. What do I do? 

We recommend you contact Iowa Legal Aid by clicking here.