Qualified students and community members can have their tax return prepared AT NO CHARGE by trained student and community volunteers in Lincoln and other Nebraska communities. You can check on other VITA/TCE locations in Nebraska at https://tcan.unl.edu/find-site.
What is the Tax Credit Alliance of Nebraska (TCAN)?
The Tax Credit Alliance of Nebraska provides free tax credit clinics
and prepares for free federal and state income taxes for underserved populations.
We are sponsored by the Internal Revenue Services and a member of the University of
Nebraska–Lincoln's Center on Children, Families, and the Law.
How does TCAN Protect My Civil Rights?
In accordance with federal law and the Department of the Treasury – Internal Revenue Service policy,
discrimination against taxpayers on the basis of race, color, national origin (including limited
English proficiency), disability, sex (in education programs or activities), age or reprisal is
prohibited in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance. Each and every
taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. Explore
your rights and our obligations to protect them.
The Right to Be Informed
The Right to Quality Service
The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax
The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard
The Right to Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum
The Right to Finality
The Right to Privacy
The Right to Confidentiality
The Right to Retain Representation
The Right to a Fair and Just Tax System
Your Civil Rights are Protected:
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4053esp.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4053csp.pdf
Taxpayer Bill of Rights:
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5169.pdf
Privacy, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights – A Public Trust
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4299.pdf
The Right to Be Informed
The Right to Quality Service
The Right to Pay No More than the Correct Amount of Tax
The Right to Challenge the IRS’s Position and Be Heard
The Right to Appeal an IRS Decision in an Independent Forum
The Right to Finality
The Right to Privacy
The Right to Confidentiality
The Right to Retain Representation
The Right to a Fair and Just Tax System
Your Civil Rights are Protected:
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4053esp.pdf
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4053csp.pdf
Taxpayer Bill of Rights:
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5169.pdf
Privacy, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights – A Public Trust
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4299.pdf
Sign up for an Appointment
TCAN offers tax appointments for United States residents and for international visitors.
Tax appointments begin late January and run through April 12th and are available at multiple
sites in Lincoln and other Nebraska cities. To see the days and times for all the locations, please download
the site schedule.
Documents to Bring/Upload
- Social security Cards or ITIN Letters for everyone who will be included on the tax return
- Photo Identification for all tax return signers (Both spouses must sign if filing married filing jointly)
- Records of revenue from self-employment, home-based businesses, and/or side hustles
- Forms W-2 and all other income forms (ex: 1099-MISC, 1099-R, etc.)
- Banking information for deposit/debit, routing number and account number
- Childcare receipts, including tax ID, phone number and street address for childcare provider
- If filing jointly, both you and your spouse must be present to sign the return
- If a college student, you must bring your 1098T and student account information showing payment of tuition and qualified fees
- If you have health insurance through the marketplace, bring Form 1095A