Free Tax Help

Free Tax Help

Benjamin Rose is offering free tax preparation services through its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. IRS-certified volunteer tax preparers will assist individuals in filing their taxes, helping them receive their refunds in as little as two weeks. Spanish-speaking services are available.

This program is open to individuals needing tax-filing assistance, particularly older adults and those with low to moderate incomes.

Here are two upcoming sessions:

Gunning Park Rose Center for Aging Well
16700 Puritas Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44135

  • March 1

Lakeshore Rose Center for Aging Well
16600 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44110

  • March 26

The full schedule and additional details are available at Benjamin Rose VITA Program.

Get more free tax help at your local library. Cuyahoga County Public Library has in-person help and tax forms at several branches. Get the schedule at Cuyahoga County Public Library’s website. Similar assistance is available at public libraries throughout Northeast Ohio.

Want to venture out on your own?

Federal taxes
800-829-1040 (individuals)
Monday – Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. IRS website

State of Ohio taxes
800-282-1780/800-750-0750 TTY
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ohio tax website

Local taxes
Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)
Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA)
800-860-7482, 440-526-5332 TDD RITA website

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