Written by Mackenzie Manley, Content Specialist, Downtown Main Library
If you need help filing your taxes this year, the Library has you covered — for free! Starting Jan. 12, the Library is partnering with United Way Free Tax Prep and AARP Tax Aide to offer limited in-person tax prep and assistance.
Learn more and sign up at CHPL.org/tax or Ask a Librarian at 513-369-6900.
The tax prep service is intended for low-to-moderate-income taxpayers, those on a fixed income, people with disabilities, and those with limited English language abilities.
Where to Get Tax Prep Help
- Downtown Main Library (3rd Floor South) (AARP Tax Aide)
- Groesbeck Branch (United Way)
- Harrison Branch (drop-off tax assistance only)
- Reading Branch (United Way)
- Madisonville Branch (United Way)
- North Central Branch (AARP Tax Aide)
- Price Hill Branch (United Way)
- Walnut Hills Branch (United Way)
Sign up for an appointment at 513-369-6900 or on United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s website.
To be eligible for United Way assistance, taxpayers must make $84,000 or under. For AARP Tax Aide, single individuals must make $200,000 or under to be eligible, with an emphasis on those over the age of 50.
All locations offer same day, on-site help aside from the Harrison Branch, which offers drop-off tax assistance only.
United Way cannot assist with out-of-scope items, such as bankruptcy, rental property income, crypto, self-employment returns with inventory, a loss in the family, or employees.
DIY Online Tax Return Preparation
If you’d rather prepare your taxes solo, the Library still has resources available! MyFreeTaxes is available for all taxpayers earning less than $89,000 annually.
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