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Tax preparation resources
The IRS offers free tax return preparation services through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) for people with low to moderate incomes and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE). To locate the nearest VITA site, call 1-800-906-9887. For more information on TCE, call 1-800-829-1040. The IRS also offers Free File, a free service that provides federal tax preparation and e-file options for all taxpayers.
The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB) also offers free tax preparation assistance. Counselors are available at OBB locations throughout the state who will help people eligible for OBB services to prepare and file federal and Ohio income tax returns. Free income tax assistance is also available through the Benefit Bank Self-Serve Ohio website or you can call the OBB information hotline at 800-648-1176 for more information.
The IRS reports that people with disabilities continue to leave millions of dollars in Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) unclaimed each year. The EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for working individuals and families with low to moderate incomes. To learn more about the EITC read EITC Questions and Answers or use the EITC Assistant Tool. Information about other tax benefits and credits for people with disabilities is available in the IRS publication Living and Working with Disabilities (PDF file).
Local Resources
“The 741 Center” - every Tuesday beginning February 7th thru April (tax deadline). Call 695-2243 or 513-695-2239 to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins.
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Warren County, 203 East Warren Street, Lebanon, OH 513-934-5250 www.ihnwc.org
Offering: benefits, taxes, voter registration. Open to the public by appointment only
Springboro Library - call 937-748-3200 for appointment
Parent Group Collaborative Greater Cincinnati
Autism Support Group (click here for more information!)
WCB Developmental Disabilities Parent/Guardian Input Meeting