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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...
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, 470 Center St., Building 2, in Chardon.
The department on aging will offer the free service by appointment only, through July 9. 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 your 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.
Bring along tax forms, bank statements, receipts, end of year Social Security statement, W2’s, two forms of identification, 2018 tax return for comparison and bank routing and account number for direct deposit of refund check.
Tax appointments are limited. Face coverings are required during appointments. Health questionnaires and temperature screenings will be completed upon arrival for appointments.
To schedule an appointment for tax assistance, call 440-279-2130, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
