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Post-Season And Amended Returns Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition | United Way Of Greater Lorain County

Resource Name:Post-Season And Amended Returns Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition | United Way Of Greater Lorain County

United Way Of Greater Lorain County

address

642 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052

Indoor Wheelchair Access.

Eligibility

  • Serves individuals and joint-filers that have an earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) of $69,000 or less during the 2025 tax year.
  • Both spouses must be present if filing a joint return.
  • Able to assist with up to $25,000 in Small Business Income. There are some limitations that are beyond the reach of this service such as income from rental property and small businesses that have employees.
  • Investment income must be $3,500 or less for the year.
  • Available to assist all taxpayers with IRS correspondence and/or issues even if the return was not originally prepared by the Lorain tax program.

Required documents

Bring the following documentation:
  • Photo ID for the tax filer (and spouse, if filing jointly).
  • Social Security card, official correspondence from Social Security Administration that includes Social Security number, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letter for all people listed on the return.
  • If Married Filing Jointly both persons must be available to review and sign the tax return.
  • If anyone on the tax return has been a victim of identity theft and has been issued a 6-digit Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), bring that document to the appointment.
  • Wage and earning statements such as W-2 / W-2G / 1099-R / 1099-Misc. / 1099-B.
  • Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099).
  • Birth dates for all listed on the return.
  • If divorced, the divorce decree parent custody guide, and if required, Form 8332.
  • Alimony paid and received, if divorce decree was finalized December 31st, 2018 or prior.
  • Documentation of total paid for child care, and child care provider's Social Security or Employer ID Number.
  • Documentation of educational expenses (such as the 1098-T Tuition Statement).
  • 1095-A for Marketplace Insurance if anyone in the household purchased that insurance plan.
  • Any other relevant tax information about income and expenses, including any correspondence received from the IRS.
  • If receiving a refund by direct deposit, documentation of bank account number and bank's routing number (a voided check is acceptable).
  • If possible, bring a copy of last year's tax return.
NOTE: Prior year tax returns may require additional documents.

Hours

By appointment only, Fridays from Noon to 4:00pm.

Languages

Spanish available if requested when making tax preparation appointment.

Application process

  • Call the office to schedule a post-tax season or amended return appointment.
  • Visit the website at www.loraincountyfreetaxprep.org to schedule an appointment.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Ohio
Offers free post-season tax preparation assistance with taxes (2020 to 2025) and amended returns for low-income households. NOTE: Only prepares state and federal returns.

Last Verified

05/04/2026

Providing organization

United Way Of Greater Lorain County
Assesses human service needs; responds through affiliated collaboratives, impact initiatives, and service development; provides and develops volunteer support. Also provides free information and referral services for Lorain County through 2-1-1/First Call for Help.

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