Floyd County ISU Extension Offers Free Tax Prep for Qualifying Residents

The service is provided through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Floyd County office of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is once again offering free tax preparation services for residents who qualify. The VITA program utilizes trained volunteers to complete tax returns, with their work verified before filing. There is one notable change this year that applies to all tax refunds, not just those done through VITA.

Why it matters

Free tax preparation services are an important resource for low-to-moderate income individuals and families who may not be able to afford professional tax preparation. The VITA program helps ensure these residents can file their taxes accurately and access any refunds or credits they are eligible for.

The details

The free tax prep services are available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, which uses trained volunteers to complete tax returns. Chuck Meyer from the Floyd County ISU Extension office says the volunteers are well-versed in tax law, and their work is verified before the returns are filed. Meyer also notes there is one key change this year that applies to all tax refunds, not just those done through VITA.

  • The free tax prep services are being offered again in 2026.

The players

Floyd County ISU Extension and Outreach

The local office of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach program, which is providing the free tax preparation services.

Chuck Meyer

A representative from the Floyd County ISU Extension office who is overseeing the free tax prep program.

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What they’re saying

“While VITA utilizes volunteers, Meyer says they are well-versed in tax law and their work is verified before your taxes are filed.”

— Chuck Meyer, Representative, Floyd County ISU Extension (KCHA NEWS)

“Meyer also notes that there's one big change in the tax processing.”

— Chuck Meyer, Representative, Floyd County ISU Extension (KCHA NEWS)

What’s next

For more information or to make an appointment for the free tax prep services, residents can call the Floyd County ISU Extension office at 641-228-1453.

The takeaway

The free tax preparation offered through the VITA program at the Floyd County ISU Extension office is an important resource for low-to-moderate income individuals and families in the community, helping ensure they can file their taxes accurately and access any refunds or credits they are eligible for.