Provides online information and tools for caregivers about a variety of financial topics. Tools available include a financial workbook and long-term health calculator that helps to compare the cost of home care, assisted living, and other services. Information is also available about getting paid as a caregiver for a family member and tax tips on filing state and federal returns.

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.

Responsible for assuring that taxpayers, organizations of taxpayers and organizations which serve taxpayers receive the most current information regarding their tax obligations and rights. Duties include informing the public of its rights and responsibilities, communicating requirements of the law to the public, assisting taxpayers in complying with laws and regulations and taking necessary enforcement actions. Provided services include account inquiries; adjustments; alien clearances; applications for Taxpayer Assistance Order; basic tax law assistance (January 2-April 15); check, money order, or cash payment assistance; help with preparing Form 2290; individual taxpyer identification numbers and Form W-7; payment arrangements; procedural inquiries; solutions to tax issues; and tax forms (based on availability). Also provides a Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA), a self-assistance computer kiosk with an IRS employee available to assist individuals with navigating the IRS.gov website.

The EITC is a credit for certain people who work. You (and your spouse, if you are filing a joint return) and any qualifying children listed on Schedule EIC need valid social security numbers. Find out if you are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) by answering some questions and providing basic income information. The program will also assist you in determining your correct filing status, determining whether your child(ren) meets the tests for a qualifying child, and estimating the amount of credit that you may receive.

Offers free post-season tax preparation assistance with taxes (2019 to 2024) and amended returns as well as electronic filing for low-income households. NOTE: Only prepares state and federal returns.

Assists clients with tax-related issues, including tax return audits and exams, disputes over the EITC and other credits, stopping tax levies and collection alternatives with the IRS, State of Ohio, and City of Columbus. Especially assists clients who have received notices that their credits have been disallowed, suspect identity theft, are receiving bills for joint debts they do not owe, are facing a levy, have tax debts and other hardship situations or whose refunds are being offset to the spouse's taxes or debts to their own tax debts.

Offers the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), sometimes called the Earned Income Credit (EIC), a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Congress originally approved the tax credit legislation in 1975 in part to offset the burden of social security taxes and to provide an incentive to work. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to be obligated to file a tax return. The EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments.

Offers free tax preparation assistance and electronic filing for low-income households by certified VITA volunteers.

During tax season, live assistance is available Monday through Friday from 7am to 10pm. There is also a 24 hour recorded assistance line for your convenience.

Services provided at this location: Accepts Cash payments; Account Inquiries (help with letters, notices and levies on your wages or bank account); Adjustments (changes to tax account information or payments); Alien Clearances (Sailing Permits); Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order (ATAO); Copies of Tax Returns & Transcripts (Verifiable extreme hardships only; such as victims of Hurricanes, medical emergencies, etc.); Help with preparing Form 2290 (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax); Multilingual Assistance (over 150 languages translated); Federal Tax Return Preparation (If you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit or your Income is less than $40,000.00); Payments/Payment Arrangements; Procedural Inquiries; Solutions to Tax Issues; Tax Forms (based on availability); Tax Law Assistance (answers related to your individual Federal Tax Return); Taxpayer Identification Numbers.

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

Provides federal income tax services, for voluntary compliance of tax laws and regulations, tax assistance office location provides information, tax publications, tax forms and other payment processing information Tax assistance office helps with unresolved tax issues and allows taxpayers to check the status of their tax refund also provides tax professional to ability to inquire about tax topics and tips for interested groups

Offers the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), sometimes called the Earned Income Credit (EIC), a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Congress originally approved the tax credit legislation in 1975 in part to offset the burden of social security taxes and to provide an incentive to work. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to be obligated to file a tax return. The EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments.

Offers the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), sometimes called the Earned Income Credit (EIC), a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Congress originally approved the tax credit legislation in 1975 in part to offset the burden of social security taxes and to provide an incentive to work. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to be obligated to file a tax return. The EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments.

Offers free tax preparation assistance by a certified advanced preparer for low-income households, particularly those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Can complete returns for back taxes up to three (3) years. Options for tax preparation include drop-off, and in-person. All options require client to begin the process by coming into the building where the appointment is held. No virtual or drive-thru options for 2025. NOTE: Amended 2024 return appointments for returns prepared by United Way of Summit and Medina will be available from mid-April through the summer.

Provides telephone assistance and refund status.

Responsible for assuring that taxpayers, organizations of taxpayers and organizations which serve taxpayers receive the most current information regarding their tax obligations and rights. Duties include informing the public of its rights and responsibilities, communicating requirements of the law to the public, assisting taxpayers in complying with laws and regulations and taking necessary enforcement actions. Provided services include account inquiries; adjustments; alien clearances; applications for Taxpayer Assistance Order; basic tax law assistance (January 2-April 15); check, money order, or cash payment assistance; help with preparing Form 2290; individual taxpyer identification numbers and Form W-7; payment arrangements; procedural inquiries; solutions to tax issues; and tax forms (based on availability). Also provides a Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA), a self-assistance computer kiosk with an IRS employee available to assist individuals with navigating the IRS.gov website.

Offers free tax preparation assistance by a certified advanced preparer for low-income households, particularly those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Can complete returns for back taxes up to three (3) years. Options for tax preparation include drop-off, and in-person. All options require client to begin the process by coming into the building where the appointment is held. No virtual or drive-thru options for 2025. NOTE: Amended 2024 return appointments for returns prepared by United Way of Summit and Medina will be available from mid-April through the summer.

Provides online information and tools for caregivers about a variety of financial topics. Tools available include a financial workbook and long-term health calculator that helps to compare the cost of home care, assisted living, and other services. Information is also available about getting paid as a caregiver for a family member and tax tips on filing state and federal returns.

Offers the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), sometimes called the Earned Income Credit (EIC), a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. Congress originally approved the tax credit legislation in 1975 in part to offset the burden of social security taxes and to provide an incentive to work. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. To qualify, taxpayers must meet certain requirements and file a tax return, even if they did not earn enough money to be obligated to file a tax return. The EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), food stamps, low-income housing or most Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payments.

Offers free tax preparation assistance by a certified advanced preparer for low-income households, particularly those eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Can complete returns for back taxes up to three (3) years. Options for tax preparation include drop-off, and in-person. All options require client to begin the process by coming into the building where the appointment is held. No virtual or drive-thru options for 2025. NOTE: Amended 2024 return appointments for returns prepared by United Way of Summit and Medina will be available from mid-April through the summer.

Offers free tax preparation assistance and electronic filing for low-income households by certified VITA volunteers.

Provides information about the Earned Income Tax Credit for retired Ohioans under age 64.

Provides free tax preparation assistance and electronic filing for low-income households. Will complete returns and amended returns for 2024, and back taxes for 2021 through 2023. Offers both in-person and drop-off preparation models. Most clients should expect to use the in-person preparation model.