- Free tax preparation assistance available to individuals and couples that have an earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) of $68,675 or less during the 2025 tax year. - Both spouses must be present if filing a joint return.

Bring the following documents to the appointment. Additional documentation may be requested when scheduling an appointment. Call for details. - 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. - Health insurance information (Forms 1095-A, Affordable Health Care Statement) for all listed on the return, if applicable. - Wage and earning statements such as W-2 / W-2G / 1099-R / 1099-Misc. / 1099-B. - Alimony paid and received, if applicable. - Interest and dividend statements from banks (Form 1099INT(s) and 1099DIV(s). - Documentation of total paid for child care, and child care provider's Social Security or Employer ID Number, and address. - Documentation of educational expenses (such as the 1098-T Tuition Statement). - Information and documentation for medical expenses paid from Health Savings Account (HSA). - If itemizing: Bring a copy of last year's Federal and state returns, home mortgage interest (Form 1098), charitable contribution(s), medical expenses and mileage, and real estate taxes, if applicable. - If receiving refund by direct deposit, provide a blank check showing the routing and account numbers. Cannot use a deposit slip or debit card unless a routing and account number is provided. - Any other relevant tax information about income and expenses, including any correspondence received from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

By appointment only (exception: Kent State location is a walk-in site). Appointments available beginning Saturday January 24th through Saturday May 30th, 2026, depending on location. - Community Action Akron Summit located at 670 West Exchange Street in Akron (44302): Appointments available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30am to 3:00pm and 5:30pm to 7:30pm as well as Saturdays from 9:30am to 3:00pm, Saturday January 24th through Saturday May 30th, 2026. - Mobile Tax Prep: Located at 670 West Exchange Street in Akron (44302). Appointments available Mondays from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, Monday February 3rd through Monday April 27th, 2026. - Ohio Means Jobs Summit: Appointments available Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:00am to 3:00pm, Tuesday February 3rd through Friday April 10th, 2026. Closed on Friday April 3rd, 2026 for Good Friday. - Kent State University, 125 Midway Drive, Kent (44242): Walk-ins Only on Fridays and Saturdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm from Saturday February 28th through Friday April 3rd, 2026. Closed on March 13th and 14th, 2026 for Spring Break.