TAX PREPERATION HELP for the COMMUNITY
As you know, tax season is an important time for many Nebraskans but unfortunately is often accompanied by stress, worry, and a lot of questions. The good news is there are places that can help alleviate the frustrations of tax preparation.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs and sites are available across the state of Nebraska. VITA sites provide free tax assistance to low- and moderate-income workers as well as disabled, elderly, limited or non-English speaking persons.

Volunteers at VITA sites have been trained to help you (or people you know) with tax credits such as the federal and state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly - for which many Nebraskans qualify.

Please read the following information for locations of VITA sites across Nebraska or for information on how you can contribute your time and expertise by volunteering at a site in your community.

VITA Site Locations Across Nebraska - by Zip Code

This map provides locations of VITA across Nebraska by zip code. Locate your zip code and click on the red dot for a VITA site address, phone number and appointment information.
http://www.canhelp.org/Maps/vita.htm

Items needed to file taxes at a VITA site:
- Photo ID
- Social Security Card or Individual Tax ID Number (ITIN) (this is needed for all persons listed on the tax return)
- Birthdates for all persons listed on the tax return
- Income statements or W2s for each job
- All 1099 forms received

Additional Items to Bring to Increase Your Tax Refund
- Last year's tax return
- Direct deposit information: voided check, bank account numbers
- Tuition expenses for university, college or technical college (Form 1098-T)
- Interest statement for student loans (Form 1098-E)
- Childcare expenses: provider name, address, Tax ID or Social Security Number

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