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Tax assistance will again be available to Geauga County seniors, 60 years of age and older, at the Geauga County Department on Aging, located at 470 Center Street, Building 2, Chardon...
Tax Assistance Offered
Tax assistance will again be available to Geauga County seniors, 60 years of age and older, at the Geauga County Department on Aging, located at 470 Center Street, Building 2, Chardon.
The free service is available by appointment only, through April 8. Tax assistance will be available from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) trained and certified personnel. Tax preparers will be using the electronic E-filing method.
The volunteers who help prepare taxes will need two forms of identification from each taxpayer who is receiving tax assistance. One of the forms of identification must be photo identification such as a passport, U.S. driver’s license, state identification card or military identification card. The second identification form can be an original or a copy of one’s social security card, ITIN card or letter, if applicable.
Do not discard the end of year Social Security statement as it indicates the benefits one has received.
Seniors will have the option to have their refund deposited directly into the bank account of their choice. Bring bank routing and account numbers to the appointment.
In addition, bring along tax forms, bank statements, receipts, end of year Social Security statement, W2s, 2020 tax return for comparison.
Tax appointments are limited. To schedule an appointment for tax assistance, call 440-279-2130.
