Tax Information
VITA Tax Preparation Appointments at APL
The Ames Public Library will be hosting VITA tax preparation appointments this tax season.
Appointment signup will be coming soon.
Additional Information:
- The current maximum household income limit for VITA is $67,000.
- 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
Coming Soon
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
Coming Soon
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