VITA Tax Preparation : 2026 Information

Click this link to make an appointment online

Appointments may also be made by calling 785-565-6426 and leaving a message

Before making your appointment, please review this information

Riley County Extension VITA is supported by the KONZA United Way and the Caroline Peine Foundation

We can prepare tax returns for:

  • Active-duty military
  • Low to moderate income households
  • Retired, including both military and non-military

We cannot prepare tax returns for:

  • Small businesses
  • International students
  • Non-Residents without a valid social security card
  • Returns that are deemed to be more complicated than a VITA site can accurately prepare

We will prepare your Federal Income Tax return and associated state returns. We also prepare Homestead and/or property tax relief for Kansas residents that qualify. We file returns electronically.

What must you bring to the VITA site:

  • Social security card(s) and/or previously filed tax return showing the entire social security number for every person included on the tax return
  • Printed copies of documents used for your tax return
  • Valid photo ID for taxpayers, not required for dependents
  • Banking institution name, routing number and account number (this information is not on debit cards)
  • Are you claiming an overtime deduction? Bring your last pay stub from 2025
  • Are you claiming a deduction for tips? You will need to consider cash tips as well as tips indicated on your W-2

Other Documents

  • Save Timeby pre-filling out your Intake Sheet: Click here to access it.
  • Tax Time Checklist - reduce Stress and make the most of your tax refund
  • Questions? Please call 785-565-6426 and leave a message OR email vitataxes@gmail.com. Someone will get back to you within 2 business days.

Programs

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Daniel Skucius
County Director
785-537-6350
skuciusd@ksu.edu