VITA appointments are now closed for the 2023 tax season.

IF YOU ARE A CLIENT

VITA appointments are now closed for the 2023 tax season.

If you have scheduled a VITA appointment through United Way, please review the information on this page to make sure you bring everything you need to the appointment to complete your taxes.

Please review the checklist for the items that you will need to bring to your appointment. Linn County and Jones County VITA begin mid-January.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring to my tax return?

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.

How do I schedule an appointment?

Schedule yourself in three easy steps!

  1. Go to uweci.org/VITA and click on the link at the top of the page to book an appointment
  2. Select your preferred location and time
  3. Enter your information and click the green box at the bottom to finalize your appointment!

 

If you have any issues scheduling yourself, please call 319-382-5685. Since we are a volunteer-based program, we have a limited number of people answering calls and limited hours for calling. Wait times will be long.

Where do I go?

We have locations throughout the Cedar Rapids/Marion area, Jones County, and Cedar County. We do not accept walk-ins; you must schedule an appointment with us to have your taxes done. Please check back in January for an updated list of  locations.

Why should I try to schedule myself before I call?

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.

Will there be measures to ensure my health/safety?

Absolutely. We intend to ensure 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.

We believe in transparency.

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.

Total Refunds Filed:

1,864
(as of 5/01/24)

Total Refunds Prepared:

1,864
(as of 5/01/24)

Overall Total:

1,864
(as of 5/01/24)

VITA Tax Season 2021 Numbers:

Total Refunds Filed:
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Overall Total Tax Refunds:

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