Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
UWSC is proud to partner with Iowa State University to offer tax preparation assistance to Story County residents through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Tax preparation assistance is closed for 2025. Please check back this fall for information for the next tax season!
Do you qualify for free tax assistance?
We can prepare your return if:
- Your household income is less than $67,000
- You have no virtual currency trades, for example bitcoin.
- You have no farm schedules or rental income
- Are not clergy, military, or an international student (International students, who are U.S. tax nonresidents, can schedule here for the ISU VITA site)
MyFreeTaxes
United Way's MyFreeTaxes is an online service that lets everyone with a simple return file their federal and state tax returns for free. This means people can take advantage of crucial tax credits, like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC), and obtain any missed stimulus payments.
MyFreeTaxes brought more than $1.85 billion back to working families across the nation last year. At United Way of Story County, we focus on lasting solutions for all individuals and families to gain financial stability. Getting you your maximum refund is one way to help.
**If you are in need of reliable internet service, internet hotspots are available to be checked out at the Ames Public Library with a library card.