VITA Tax Preparation Assistance | Hastings VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program
Hastings Public Library, 314 North Denver Avenue, Hastings, NE 68901
- Social Security Cards or ITIN Letters for everyone who will be included on the return
- Photo ID for all tax return signers (both spouses must sign if filing jointly)
- IP PIN Information - Six digit number for everyone on the return who has one
- W-2s for wages, W-2Gs for gambling income
- 1099s for Interest (1099-INT), Dividends (1099-DIV), Unemployment (1099-G), state tax refunds, Retirement plan distributions or pensions or annuities (1099-R, RRB-1099, RRB-1099-R), other income (1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, SSA-1099)
- Records of revenue including cash from self-employment and "side hustles"
- 1098s for Mortgage interest, Student loan interest (1098-E), or Tuition (1098-T), Statement of property tax paid
- Statement of college student account showing all charges and payments for each student on the return
- Childcare receipts, including tax ID, phone number, and address for childcare provider
- Records of expenses for self-employment or home-based businesses
- Checking/Savings account and routing number for direct deposit/direct debit (the IRS will no longer be issuing paper checks
- 1095-s - Health Insurance Statement (unless covered through employer) - 1095-A, 1095-B, 1095-C
- Vehicle Registration
- W2 and Pay stubs (12 months) showing a breakdown of pay
- Tips not reported on W2 do not quality for No Tax On Tips
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Tax preparation assistance for low to moderate income individuals and families.
Locations for filing in 2026 (for 2025 taxes - scheduling begins Jan 15, 2026):
- Hastings Public Library (314 North Denver Avenue, Hastings): Wed 3 pm-5 pm (Feb 11, 18, 25; Mar 11, 18, 25), Sat 10 am-12 pm (Apr 4).
- Multicultural Coalition (325 West 4th Street, Grand Island): Wed 9 am-12 pm and 3 pm-6 pm (Feb 11-Apr 8).
- Virtual/Remote Tax Preparation (online - Zoom/phone): Feb 1-Apr 8.
When scheduling a tax preparation appointment, choose a site location, date, and time.
All sites listed will be face-to-face and require an appointment.
Facilitated self-assistance (FSA) Self-Prepared is available.