- Available to individuals and couples residing in Lorain County with an emphasis on assisting age 60 and over, low-income households and moderate-income households. - Does not prepare RITA local taxes. - Does not prepare returns that include rental income. - NOTE: Files returns electronically. Both spouses must be present if filing a joint return.

- Photo ID for the tax filer (and spouse, if filing jointly). - Social Security card, official correspondence from Social Security Administration that includes Social Security number, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letter for all people listed on the return. - Birth dates for all people listed on the return. - Current year’s tax package (if available). - Wage and earning Statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc from all employers. - Form SSA-1099 showing Social Security benefits received (if applicable). - Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099-INT and 1099-DIV). - Reports from brokers concerning capital gains, dividends and/or interest. - All receipts or canceled checks for medical/dental expenses, contributions and similar records if itemizing deductions. Households may be able to deduct medical expenses on the state return even if not able to deduct them on the federal return. - Documentation of total paid for child care, and child care provider's Social Security or Employer ID Number (if applicable). - If divorced, the divorce decree parent custody guide. If required, Form 8332. - Documentation of educational expenses (such as the 1098-T Tuition Statement). - Information about charity contributions (if the household has enough expenses to qualify for itemizing deductions on the federal return). - Information about state and local taxes paid (if the household has enough expenses to qualify for itemizing deductions on the federal return). - A copy of last year’s Federal and State returns. - Bank Routing Numbers and Account Numbers for Direct Deposit (if applicant desires direct deposit). A voided check is acceptable. - Any other materials or records clients feel are pertinent to their taxes.

By appointment from February 11th through Wednesday April 10, 2026 on Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00am to 3:00pm.