Updated Resource for the 2025 Tax Season!
Understanding State and Federal Taxes
UpLift has partnered with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Bank On Iowa to update last year’s publication “Understanding State and Federal Taxes”. This refreshed resource provides an explanation of recent tax changes and a variety of resources related to refund delivery and tax deductions.
Separate handouts include information on Iowa’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, where qualifying individuals can receive free basic tax return preparation services, as well as where Iowans can find certified Bank On accounts to set up direct deposits for tax refund checks.
To request printed copies of these resources please send a request to Info@UpLiftIowa.org.
The Application for UpLift is Closed
UpLift – The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot
UpLift – The Central Iowa Basic Income Pilot is the first cross-sector collaborative basic income initiative to take place in the state of Iowa. This community learning opportunity will study the impacts of an unrestricted no-strings-attached, basic income for 24 months. There are no limitations on how income payments are spent. Selected individuals are free to use the money to best meet their needs.
110 participants
$500 per month
24 months
Selected individuals were randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group is receiving the $500 monthly income payments and the other is not. Both groups will provide researchers with important information about their life experiences and community needs.
Confidential Application
Your privacy is important to us! All information collected through this application and pilot project is private.
Time Commitment
The application will take about 30 – 40 minutes to finish.
Watch Stories from UpLift
On the one-year anniversary of the first UpLift payments, the Central Iowa community had the opportunity to hear directly from five UpLift participants about how a basic income is impacting their lives. This event was held at the Windsor Heights Community Center where Mayor Mike Jones welcomed the live and online audience to the panel discussion. Attendees heard powerful stories about how UpLift was providing new opportunities to local families. Participants spoke about becoming entrepreneurs, moving to safer neighborhoods, finding better employment opportunities, and creating generational wealth.
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