[NFBOH-Cleveland] Free Tax Preparation Services

[milenacleve at roadrunner.com]

Greetings Friends,

It's that time again, the yearly visit to the tax preparer to file your taxes.  If you're tired of paying high prices at H&R Block or to Jackson Hewitt, read on for another free alternative:


FREE TAX PREPARATION

 
Cuyahoga County and EITC Coalition Announce
 Free Tax Preparation Services
Serving low and middle income residents through April 17th
   

Cuyahoga County and the Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition, led by Enterprise Community Partners, will host free tax preparation services now through April. Last year in Cuyahoga County, the EITC Coalition served over 13,000 people and brought back more than $20 million to the community. 
  
 The free tax preparation services announced today will be provided FREE at 21 different locations across Cuyahoga County.    The program offers free tax help to families and individuals who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Visit www.refundohio.org to view list of locations. Translation and interpretation services, as well as free financial counseling, are also available.
  
 Appointments can be scheduled by dialing 2-1-1.
  
 Tax returns will be prepared and e-filed for free by IRS-certified tax preparation volunteers, who will also help taxpayers verify if they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit, and/or other federal benefits.
  
 The EITC Coalition, led by Enterprise Community Partners, includes dozens of local partners. Cuyahoga County, which is one of the EITC Coalition’s largest financial partners, is providing two County locations to host tax prep services. These are:
  
 Old Brooklyn Neighborhood Family Service Center
 4261 Fulton Parkway
 Cleveland, Ohio 44144
  
 Division of Senior and Adult Services
 13815 Kinsman Road
 Cleveland, Ohio 44120
  
Required documentation for tax preparation includes Government issued photo ID
Social security or ITIN cards for each person on the tax return
All income documents such as W2's, 1099's, etc.
Bank account and routing number if using direct deposit to receive tax refund
Child care provider information
Last year's tax return if possible
Health Insurance Coverage information
  
 The EITC Coalition is a volunteer driven program. Free training is available to become an IRS certified tax preparer for community members who want to volunteer to prepare taxes.
  
 For more information, please visit www.refundohio.org or www.cjfs.cuyahogacounty.us.
  
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