Monday, February 13, 2012

Need help filing your taxes? FREE help is available.

There are a number of reputable organizations in our area offering free tax preparation and filing assistance.

For county-wide programs, call the appropriate number below to learn more and see if you qualify.

Columbiana County residents (330) 332-1163
Mahoning County residents (330) 941-2507
Portage County residents (330) 297-4636
Stark County residents (330) 994-0850
Summit County residents (330) 861-6401
Wayne County residents (800) 961-0191

To receive tax preparation assistance in Summit County, residents must have an earned income and adjusted gross income (AGI) of $49,078 or less during the 2011 tax year.

Remember to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) if you are eligible.

• Families with three or more qualifying children who earned less than $43,998 (or less than $49,078 if married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $5,751.

• Families with two qualifying children who earned less than $40,964 (or less than $46,044 if married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $5,112.

• Families with one qualifying child who earned less than $36,052 (or less than $41,132 if married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $3,094.

• Individuals between the ages of 25 and 64 who do not have a qualifying child with an earned income of less than $13,660 (or less than $18,740 for married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit up to $464.

• Investment income must be $3,150 or less for the year.

OTHER PROGRAMS:

IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs
1-800-906-9887

AARP Tax Aide 
888-227-7669

Ohio Benefit Bank
800-648-1176




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