Free tax filing is available for families with at least one child and a total yearly income less than $70,000. Call or go online to schedule an appointment. The website also has a feature to search for a tax clinic based on location. Bring photo identification, tax forms, expense documents, and direct deposit information to your appointment.
(614) 938-3800
Locations: 614filefree.org/locations
What to Bring to Your Appointment: 614filefree.org/file-for-free
614filefree.org
Provides income-based case management services, emergency assistance services, financial services, computer literacy and workforce development programs. Most of the programs are for Franklin County residents living at or below 125% of the Federal Poverty Level. Visit the website or call for more information.
Southside: 711 Southwood Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43207
Westside: 4129 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43228
impactca.org
AMP website: jfs.franklincountyohio.gov/amp
Go online for important information about taxes and filing, print forms, find the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, see if you are eligible for the Employee Retention Credit, check the status of your tax refund, and more. Income-eligible users can use the website to file taxes for free. The Taxpayer Advocate service is available for those struggling to pay taxes due to financial hardship or IRS system issue. The Alternative Media Center provides accessible tax forms for assistive technology, such as downloadable accessible forms, braille-ready files, and large print PDFs. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free tax return preparation to qualified individuals; use the locator tool to find a site near you.
200 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
(844) 545-5640
Taxpayer Advocate Service: taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov
Alternative Media Center: irs.gov/forms-pubs/information-about-the-alternative-media-center
Find a VITA or TCE Site Near You: irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers
irs.gov
Income-eligible individuals can securely file their taxes for free through the United Way My Free Taxes program. The MyFreeTaxes website guides users step-by-step to prepare and submit their income taxes. The website also has Tax FAQs and financial resources. Users can also select “Have My Taxes Prepared For Me” to have their return prepared online or in person for free by a Tax Time Volunteer. Anyone can call the MyFreeTaxes Helpline to have questions answered by a specialist. Go online for helpline hours and full eligibility details.
Helpline: (866) 698-9435
United Way: unitedway.org/myfreetaxes/taxtime
MyFreeTaxes: myfreetaxes.com
Tax Time: liveunitedcentralohio.org/agency/tax-time
Food pantry open to all Franklin County zip codes. They also host programs for holiday meals, free tax preparation with American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), back to school backpacks, Christmas toys, and community events. Find program details online.
1950 North Fourth Street, Columbus, Ohio 43201
(614) 297-0592
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An official guide to federal information and services. Use the website to find helpful, easy-to-read information on topics like how the government works, government benefits, disability services, immigration and citizenship, taxes, legal issues and more. The website can also be used to register to vote, print tax forms or check on a tax refund, file a complaint, and other government-related tasks.
(844) 872-4681
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