Appointments for the 2021 tax filing season with VITA are closed. Please review the checklist for the items that you will need to bring to your appointment.
Please be patient, as we have limited volunteers and a large volume of calls.
Click here to download and print a list of all materials to bring to your tax return. Please read all information below and be ready with all your tax documents when you come to your appointment.
This year if you received the third stimulus payment (also called Economic Impact Payment) in March 2021 please bring your Letter 1444-C or Letter 6475.
If you received Advanced Child Tax Credit payments in 2021, please bring your Letter 6419.
The 2022 tax season has ended. There are no appointments available.
We have locations throughout the Cedar Rapids/Marion area and in Jones County. We do not accept walk-ins; you must schedule an appointment with us to have your taxes done.
Cedar Rapids Locations:
• Horizons – 819 5th St. SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
• Ladd Library – 3750 Williams Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
• Linn Area Credit Union – 3700 Edgewood Rd. SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Marion Location:
• Linn Area Credit Union – 3375 7th Ave. Marion, IA 52302
Jones County Location:
• Jones County Volunteer Center – 105 Broadway Place, Suite 1 Anamosa, IA 52205
We are a volunteer-based program. All our tax preparers and greeters are volunteers. We have limited staff support and do not have the ability to manage a large influx of calls. It’s best to try to schedule yourself if you are able so we can help those over the phone who do not have access to the internet.
DO NOT CALL the Cedar Rapids Public Library, if you need help scheduling an appointment, you must go to their location to get help in person.
Absolutely. We intend on ensuring that all volunteers and clients can attend their appointments with peace of mind. Including hand sanitation stations, glass dividers, and frequent sanitation of surfaces as well as a limited number of individuals allowed in a single room at a time.
Please do not come to your appointment if you are not feeling well. You can schedule another time to come in to get your taxes done by clicking the book appointment link at the top of the page. If appointments are full, but you need to reschedule due to illness please call 319-382-5685 and we will work with you to find another time.
If you are interested in volunteering for VITA, go here to submit a form of interest and we will get back you as soon as possible. There are multiple areas you can volunteer for: Intake Specialist, Greeter, and Tax Preparer.
NOTE that these positions require training, but it is free and UWECI will provide all necessary materials.
No! Since we train all volunteers ourselves, being an accountant (or other banking-relating job) isn’t necessary.
You can sign up by visiting this page and filling out the form and someone will reach out about your interest in volunteering.
To view and access all of the training materials, please click here
You will find all the items you need to either learn the ropes, or refresh your memory.
Absolutely. We intend on ensuring that all volunteers and clients can attend their appointments with peace of mind. Including hand sanitation stations, glass dividers, and frequent sanitation of surfaces as well as a limited number of individuals allowed in a single room at a time.
Training Set 1A PowerPoint
Training Set 1B PowerPoint
Training Set 2 PowerPoint
Training Set 3 PowerPoint
Training Video, 1A Set 1 & 2
Training Video, Scenarios 1-6
Training Video, Scenarios 7-9
Training Video, #8
Training Video, #9
Practice Tax Form #7
Practice Tax Form #8
Practice Tax Form #9
Training Set #3 Document
Training Set #3 Document 2
Training Set 1 PowerPoint
Training Set 1A PowerPoint
Training Set 2 PowerPoint
Training Set 3 PowerPoint
Training Video, Scenarios 1-6
Training Video, Scenarios 7-9
Training Video, Set 3
Practice Tax Form #7
Practice Tax Form #8
Practice Tax Form #9
Training Set 1A Scenario 1
Training Set 1A Scenario 2
Training Set #3 Document
That is why we will be providing you with real-time data of how many community members have been helped. Numbers will be updated every week so that everyone can see the impact that VITA has. Feel inspired? You can volunteer with VITA here.
We are strongly encouraging you to wear a mask as we want to keep you and our volunteers safe. Volunteers will be required to wear a mask during their volunteer shifts. If you experience any of the following symptoms DO NOT come to your appointment:
– Fever – Cough -Shortness of breath -Chills -Muscle pain
-Headache -Sore throat -New loss of taste or smell
If you receive notice that you have been exposed to COVID-19 through contact tracing, you must notify VITA immediately so notice can be provided to other volunteers and clients who may have been exposed. Call 319-382-5685.