Lorain County Free Tax Prep | United Way Of Greater Lorain County
Offers free tax preparation assistance and electronic filing for low- to moderate-income households, particularly those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Will complete returns for 2024 and back taxes for 2019 through 2023. Completes amendments for returns that were originally prepared by Lorain County Free Tax Prep. NOTE: Only prepares state and federal returns.
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Physical Address
642 Broadway Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Hours
By appointment from Monday January 13th, 2025 through Monday April 14th, 2025 as follows: - United Way of Greater Lorain County located at 642 Broadway Avenue in Lorain (44052): Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 4:00pm to 8:00pm. - Elyria Public Library System West River Branch located at 1194 West River Road in Elyria (44035): Tuesday and Wednesday: Noon to 6:00pm. - Lorain Public Library System Main Branch located at 351 West 6th Street in Lorain (44052): Monday and Wednesday: 4:00pm to 7:00pm. - Lorain County Office on Aging – Preferred Site for Seniors - located at 534 South Abbe Road in Elyria (4035): Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00am to 2:00pm. - First Federal Savings of Lorain - Super Weekends - located at 3721 Oberlin Avenue in Lorain (44053): Friday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm: February 28th, March 14th, March 28th, and April 11th. Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm: March 1st, March 15th, March 29th, and April 12th. By walk in (on first come, first served basis): - Elyria Public Library System West River Branch - Super Saturdays - located at 1194 West River Road in Elyria (44035): February 8th, February 22nd, March 8th, March 22nd, April 5th, and April 12th: 10:00am to 3:00pm. Post-season returns: Beginning Monday April 14th, 2025, call to schedule an appointment. Appointments available on Fridays beginning on April 25, 2025.
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Application process
- Beginning Monday January 13th, 2025: Schedule online at https://www.loraincountyfreetaxprep.org/ or call 2-1-1 to make an appointment. - If needing multiple years completed, please schedule multiple (maximum of two) back-to-back appointments. Note: Post-season tax return appointments may be scheduled beginning after Monday April 14th, 2025.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Free tax preparation assistance available to individuals and couples that have an earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) of $65,000 or less during the 2024 tax year. - Both spouses must be present if filing a joint return. - Able to assist with up to $25,000 in Small Business/Self-Employment Income. - There are some limitations that are beyond the reach of this service such as income from rental property. - Investment income must be $3,500 or less for the year. - Must be able to complete return within the hour appointment time.
Languages
Spanish at United Way location. Must request when making appointment.
Service area
Ohio
Agency info
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.