SitemapMahoning Valley organizations are teaming up to offer free tax preparation.
Eleven organizations will collaborate on Thursday with the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, also known as VITA, program to bring free tax assistance to low- and moderate- income taxpayers.
The event is one of many throughout the 2016 tax season to help taxpayers receive the earned income tax credit.
VITA volunteers will determine if taxpayers qualify for the earned income tax credit and other credits.
Companies collaborating for this program are United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley, PNC Bank, Apprisen, Catholic Charities, Compass Family & Community Services, Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People, Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, Mahoning Columbiana Training Association, Public Library of Mahoning County, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation and the YWCA of Youngstown.
In addition, PNC will offer its "15 for 15" financial checkup program.
This initiative provides $15 to attendees who sit for a 15 minute review of their financial situation, which includes guidance on personal finance topics such as budgeting, savings and retirement.
This event is open only to families of the Youngstown Community School.
The Youngstown State University's Lariccia School of Accounting and Finance is also offering free tax preparation through the VITA program.
Tax preparation will be in computer labs on the first floor of Williamson Hall through April 9. Williamson Hall is located on 221 N Hazel St., between Rayen Avenue and Wood Street.
Dates and times for YSU's tax preparation are:
Feb. 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
March 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
YSU says taxpayers should bring their Social Security card; photo ID; health care verification; wage and earnings statements from all employers; interest, dividend and investment/stock sales statements; a copy of last year's tax return if available; and other relevant information about income and expenses.
Those interested in getting their taxes done at YSU can call 330-941-3084. YSU said walk-ins are welcome and should arrive by 10 a.m.
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