About Home and Family
K-State Research and Extension is a leader in providing research-based information and education for creating strong, healthy Kansas communities. We strive to improve families through financial management skills.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
VITA is an IRS-certified program to prepare volunteers to process and prepare income taxes, free of charge, for those in need in our community.
Shawnee County Extension is seeking individuals and business partners to volunteer with our VITA program for tax season. Free training for volunteers is available. Call 785-232-0062 ext 103 or email atomp@ksu.edu to for more information.
2026 Free Income Tax Assistance brochure (pdf)
Important Phone Numbers and Websites for Medicare help
Senior Health Insurance Information Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)
A free program offering Kansans the opportunity to talk with trained, community volunteers and get answers to questions about Medicare and other insurance issues.