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Vita Tax Preparation 2026 | United Way Of Greater Stark County

401 Market Avenue North, Suite 300, Canton, OH 44702

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- To receive tax preparation assistance, tax filers must have an earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) of $69,000 or less during the 2025 tax year. - Investment income must be $3,500 or less for the year. - 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.
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 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). - 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. - Any other tax-related documents.
Varies by location. Locations available in Stark, Carroll and Tuscarawas counties. Call or visit the website for details.
(330) 994-8482

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Beginning Tuesday January 20th, 2026, call 330-994-8482 Tuesday through Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm for more information and to make an appointment. Or visit the website at uwstark.org/vita for more information or to make an appointment. NOTE: Appointments are to drop-off paperwork. Taxes will not be prepared the same day as appointment. Drop-off locations are available in Stark, Tuscarawas, and Carroll COunties. Pick-up times range anywhere from 10-14 business days.

No fee.

Stark County, Ohio
Carroll County, Ohio
Tuscarawas County, Ohio

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Offers free tax preparation assistance and electronic filing for low-income households for current tax year.

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United Way Of Greater Stark County

Builds communities by uniting diverse sectors to help plan, fund and deliver human services in order to meet current needs, solve problems and address emerging needs through voluntary efforts.