Families with household income under $64,000 can file state and federal taxes for free online at myfreetaxes.com. Sponsored by United Way, MyFreeTaxes uses H&R Block software. Specially trained United Way 211 operators are available by phone, chat or email to answer questions. Just dial 211.
IN BUTLER COUNTY
Families and individuals earning $54,000 or less can take advantage of local Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites supported by United Way of Greater Cincinnati. All locations use electronic filing.
Butler Country sites include:
- OhioMeansJobs, 4631 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. Assistance available through April 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Closed March 8, 11, 22 and 25.
- Booker T. Washington Community Center, 1140 S. Front St., Hamilton, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays through April 15.
- Robert "Sonny" Hill Community Center, 800 Lafayette Ave., Middletown, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 18, March 18 and April 8.
For more information, visit www.makeworkpay.com or dial 211.
FOR MILITARY VETERANS
Military veterans and spouses, who fall within certain income guidelines, can use a free tax filing service in Hamilton.
Couples filing jointly must have an adjusted gross income of $95,000 or less for the 2016 tax year. Everyone else must have an adjusted gross income of $65,000 or less.
The free tax filing service is available until April 18 at Military Veterans Resource Center’s Hamilton office, located at 633 High St., Suite 101.
For more information, call 513-252-2395 or email dan.dunaway@milvetsrc.org.