Each year United Way helps hundreds of local families prepare their income taxes, free of charge, with our Volunteer Income Tax Assistant (VITA) program.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We expect a high need for our tax prep service in the New Year. Sign up to volunteer today.
How it Works
Trained volunteers will prepare taxes for FREE for Quad Citizens with a household income of $60,000 or less — and make sure you receive all tax credits you are eligible for including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).
In 2023, tax preparation is offered in person primarily by appointment, with an option for walk-in services, from Feb. 2 through April 11. Appointments can be made online beginning January 15, 2023.
In the past three years, VITA & AARP tax aide have helped return about $13 million to families & individual filers in the area.
BECOME A VITA VOLUNTEER
Volunteers from the community are needed to help prepare basic, current year tax returns for eligible taxpayers free of charge.
In addition to tax preparers, volunteers are needed for intake and review. Mandatory training and certification is required, so register today.
More Information
For information about state taxes, check out the websites.
To find out if you qualify for free tax preparation, dial 563.355.4310.
For further information about VITA, or to become a volunteer, email VITA Coordinator Monte Schwartz or call 563.344.0352.
Special Thanks
The Quad Cities VITA Coalition is led by United Way Quad Cities, in collaboration with AARP of Western Illinois and AARP of Eastern Iowa.
Thank you to our volunteers and host sites for allowing us to offer this much in-demand service.
United Way also thanks tax filers for respecting and following health and safety guidelines as posted by tax preparation sites to prevent the spread of illness.