Tax Information
VITA Tax Preparation Appointments at APL
Ames Public Library will host VITA tax preparation appointments this tax season.
The United Way of Story County will begin accepting reservations for VITA tax appointments on Monday, January 26.
Schedule your appointment online: https://calendly.com/isuvita-hzo
Or by phone: 515-268-5145
Additional Information:
- The current maximum household income limit for VITA is $69,000.
- Appointments will be held in-person.
- International students should make appointments at Iowa State University.
For more information on what to bring to your tax appointment you can visit:
https://www.irs.gov/individuals/checklist-for-free-tax-return-preparation
This service is provided in partnership with United Way of Story County, Iowa State University, and Ames Public Library.
IRS Free File
File your taxes online for free with the IRS e-file program:
http://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
Iowa Tax Forms
Your options for ordering forms include:
- Online forms and instructions: tax.iowa.gov/forms
For more information call: (515) 281-3114 or 1-800-367-3388
Available at the Library
The following Iowa Tax Forms are available in the Library's lobby:
- 2025 Iowa 1040 Form
(This form is three pages long and double sided) - 2025 Iowa County, School District Numbers & Surtax Rates
Federal Tax Forms
Your options for ordering forms include:
- Online federal tax forms and instructions: www.irs.gov/Forms-&-Pubs
- IRS forms orders by phone: 1-800-829-3676 (1-800-TAX-FORM)
For more information call: 1-800-829-1040 (1-800-TAX-1040)
Available at the Library
The following Federal Tax Forms/Instructions are available in the Library's lobby:
- 2025 Federal 1040 Instructions
- 2025 Federal 1040 Schedule 8812
- 2025 Federal 1040 Schedule 1, 1-A, 2, and 3
- 2025 Federal 1040 Schedule A, B, C, D, E, F, R, and SE
- 2025 Federal 1040-V
- 2025 Federal Form 4868
- 2025 Federal 1040-NR
Coming Soon:
- 2025 Federal 1040 Form
- 2025 Federal 1040 SR Form
- 2025 Federal 1040 (SP) Form [Spanish language]
- 2025 Federal 1040 SR (SP) Form [Spanish language]
- 2025 Federal 1040 (SP) Instructions [Spanish language]
Free Tax Resources
- Download tax forms and instructions for other states: www.taxadmin.org/state-tax-forms
- IRS VITA/TCE/AARP Site Locators https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers
- ISU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program:
- Schedule appointment: https://isuvita.setmore.com/bookappointment
- ISU International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) tax resources: https://isso.dso.iastate.edu/resources/students_scholars/taxes
AARP Tax Preparation Resources
AARP Taxpayer Information for Iowa:
https://www.iowataxaide.org/taxpayer-information
AARP Tax-Aide Site Locator:
https://secure.aarp.org/applications/VMISLocator/searchTaxAideLocations.action