[NFBOH-Cleveland] Free Tax Preparation Services

[Cheryl Fields]

Thanks, good information! CF


On 3/2/18, Milena via NFBOH-Cleveland <nfboh-cleveland at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 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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>
> Milena
>
>
>
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Wishing You All the Best,

Cheryl E. Fields


A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human
life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will
never sit.
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