QUAD CITIES, USA (Jan. 20, 2025) – United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) is now accepting appointments for its free tax assistance program. Appointments are available Feb. 1 – Apr. 9, 2025.
 
Free tax assistance is available to Scott and Rock Island county residents who:

• Have a low-to-moderate income (generally $67,000 and below)
• Have no rental property or farm income
• Have a picture ID (including spouse, if married)
• Have Social Security Card(s) or statement from Social Security Office for all listed on return
• Have a Form 1095-A (Health Insurance Statement, if applicable)
• Have an Identity Protection IP PIN (if applicable)
• Have a copy of previous year’s tax return (if applicable)
• Have a Schedule C (for self-employment, expenses $35,000 or less, and no net loss)
• Are not military

 
*Residents wanting to file out-of-state returns (other than IA or IL) are not eligible.
 
Last year, more than 100 IRS trained and certified volunteers helped 3,347 Quad Citizens prepare their income taxes free of charge, bringing back $3.86 million in refunds and saving $836,750 in filing fees through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP Tax Aide programs.
 
Since 2020, VITA and AARP Tax Aide have returned $17.9 MILLION in refunds to local families.
 
“We understand many Quad Citizens rely on the money they receive from their tax refunds and tax credits every year,” says Max Bigalk, United Way Quad Cities VITA Coordinator. “This free service is just one way we can help our neighbors build a sense of financial security, and help pay for necessities, like food and rent, or provide a much-needed cushion in the event of an emergency.”
 
To schedule an appointment or learn more, visit UnitedWayQC.org/VITA. Appointments are limited and are expected to fill quickly. Walk-in services are available at the MLK Center, 630 9th St. in Rock Island.
 
The Quad Cities VITA Coalition is led by United Way Quad Cities, in collaboration with AARP of Western Illinois and AARP of Eastern Iowa and funded in part by the Iowa Center for Economic Success, IHMVCU and GreenState Credit Union.
 
What to know before you go
United Way, in partnership with AARP, offers free tax help to people who make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. The program helps working families take advantage of all eligible tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC).
 
As a reminder, you’ll need to remain in-person while your taxes are prepared. If filing a joint return, your spouse needs to be present. This process can range from 45 minutes to a few hours depending on the complexity of the tax return and how busy the site is.
 
In-person tax filing locations, appointments required

• Ascentra Credit Union, 2019 Grant St., Bettendorf
• Davenport Public Library – Eastern Branch*, 6000 Eastern Ave., Davenport
• Friendly House, 1221 N. Myrtle St., Davenport
• LeClaire Community Library*, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire
• Moline Public Library*, 3210 41st St., Moline
• WIU – Quad Cities Campus, 3300 River Dr., Moline
• Rock Island Senior Center*, 2221 11th St., Rock Island
• Rock Island Township*, 2827 7th Ave., Rock Island

* denotes Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) location
 
Walk-in tax filing, select days and times

• MLK Center, 630 Martin Luther Kind Dr., Rock Island

To schedule an appointment and know what documents to bring, visit UnitedWayQC.org/VITA or call 563-355-4310.
 
The Quad Cities VITA Coalition is led by United Way Quad Cities, in collaboration with AARP of Western Illinois and AARP of Eastern Iowa and funded in part by the Iowa Center for Economic Success, IHMVCU and GreenState Credit Union.
 
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About United Way Quad Cities
United Way Quad Cities (UWQC) is a social change organization that mobilizes the Quad Cities to action so all can thrive. From strengthening local resilience to advancing youth opportunities, financial security and healthy communities, UWQC is working toward a future where every Quad Citizen in every neighborhood can reach their full potential. Learn more at UnitedWayQC.org.