United Way offers free tax preparation
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Bryan, Ohio - February 18, 2010 - The United Way of Williams County is once again offering free tax preparation services to the residents of Williams County. Individuals and households with an Adjusted Gross Income of $57,000 or less can file their taxes for free through the United Way's Ohio Benefit Bank program.
Tax clinics have already been held in Bryan and West Unity, and will be held in each community through tax season. A schedule of upcoming tax clinics is below.
The benefits of having your taxes done by the United Way include a focus on all available tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and fast refunds without taking out an expensive loan. Nearly 150 households were helped during the last tax year, and $200,000 was brought back to Williams County through this program.
The United Way program takes about 60-90 minutes to complete, and will allow you to paper file or e-file your federal, Ohio state and Ohio school district income taxes for free.
Those interested in making an appointment to have their taxes completed should contact First Call for Help by calling 2-1-1 or 1-800-468-4357.
Individuals who feel comfortable using a computer may file their own taxes for free at www.ohiofilesfree.com.
United Way is still looking for volunteer counselors to help prepare taxes. No prior experience is necessary. To become a tax volunteer, please contact Rachel Arend at 419-636-8603 or via email at rarend@unitedwaywc.org.
For more information on the United Way, visit www.unitedwaywc.org.
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2009-10 Tax Clinic Schedule
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Bryan
February 22nd (Monday) - United Way Office - 2:00-6:30pm
March 4th (Thursday) - United Way Office - 2:00-6:30pm
March 11th (Thursday) - United Way Office - 2:00-6:30pm
March 15th (Monday) - United way Office - 2:00-6:30pm
March 23rd (Thursday) - Bryan One Stop - 10am-7pm
March 25th (Tuesday) - United Way Office - 2:00-6:30pm
April 10th (Saturday) - Bryan One Stop - 9am-1:30pm
Montpelier
March 2nd (Tuesday) - The Ramada Inn - 10am-7pm
March 27th (Saturday) - The Ramada Inn - 9am-1:30pm
Edgerton
March 9th (Tuesday) - Life Changing Realities - 10am-2pm
Pioneer
March 16th (Tuesday) - Pioneer Community Center - 2:00-6:30pm
Stryker
March 18th (Thursday) - Location TBD - 10am- 2:30pm
Edon
April 6th (Tuesday) - Location TBD - 10am-2:30pm
To make a tax appointment, please call 2-1-1!
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About United Way
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United Way has been county-wide since 1994. Residents of Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Holiday City, Montpelier, Pioneer, Stryker and West Unity are being encouraged to LIVE UNITED.
LIVE UNITED means being part of the change. It takes everyone in the
community working together to create a brighter future. Together we can accomplish more than any single group can on its own.
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED.
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