Vita - Free Tax Preparation | United Way Of Ross County

Provides tax preparation assistance from IRS VITA-certified tax preparers. Files both federal and state taxes. Can file for both the current tax year and previous years. Can prepare amended returns.

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211 Cleveland

Physical Address

69 E Water St., Chillicothe, OH 45601

Hours

Beginning Monday, January 13th, 2025, clients may phone M-F: 10:00am-4:00pm to make a tax appointment. Tax appointments take place on the following days and times (closed on Presidents' Day, February 17th): Tax appointments take place on the following days and times: M-F: 10:00am-4:00pm (last appointments at 3:30pm) and on 3 Saturdays - February 15th, March 15th, April 15th: 10:00am-3:00pm. If no answer, leave a message and it will be returned within 1-2 business days. Appointments begin on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Or, if clients want to drop off their paperwork, beginning Monday, January 13th, 2025, clients can pick up a packet in the office M-F: 10:00am-4:00pm to begin the process. Packets cannot be mailed to the client. The packet includes a letter and all forms that need to be completed. Must have packet filled out in order to complete. The completed paperwork can be returned in the drop box or walk into the office M-F: 10:00am-4:00pm. Allow 7-10 business days for completion.

Fax

(740) 773-3281

Application process

Beginning Monday, January 13th, 2025, clients may phone M-F: 10:00am-4:00pm to make a tax appointment. If no answer, leave a message and it will be returned within 1-2 business days. Appointments begin on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Or, if clients want to drop off their paperwork, beginning Monday, January 13th, 2025, clients can pick up a packet in the office M-F: 10:00am-4:00pm to begin the process. Packets cannot be mailed to the client. The packet includes a letter and all forms that need to be completed. Must have packet filled out in order to complete. The completed paperwork can be returned in the drop box or walk into the office M-F: 10:00am-4:00pm. Allow 7-10 business days for completion. The last day that packets may be dropped off, for those who will owe money on their return, is April 5th, 2025.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Serves Ross County residents with 2024 income under $70,000 if filing as single, or under $95,000 if filing jointly. The service cannot file returns that include income from farms, businesses that pay employees, or rental properties.

Service area

Ross County, Ohio

Agency info

United Way Of Ross County

Operates community programs to support impact areas and develops partnerships with area agencies in Ross County to improve community services and provide information about these services.