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Feb 07, 2025

AKRON, OHIO (February 6, 2025) – This tax season, Community Action Akron Summit is once again offering free tax preparation and filing services through its Akron Summit Earned Income Tax Program.
 
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a vital benefit that reduces tax bills and can lead to refunds for important expenses, yet many who qualify are unaware or unable to claim it effectively.
 
Community Action's free tax preparation program enlists IRS-certified volunteers that provide comprehensive cost-free tax filing help to eligible residents. The program's preparers help eligible individuals assess their qualifications for the EITC and other credits, ensuring that area taxpayers receive the maximum benefits.
 
More than 83,000 federal and state returns have been completed for local residents since the Community Action program was launched in 2003.
 
Tax credit eligibility guidelines for Year 2024, include:

• Families with three or more qualifying children who earned less than $59,899 in 2024 (or less than $66,819 for married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $7,830.
• Families with two qualifying children who earned less than $55,768 in 2024 (or less than $62,688 for married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $6,960.
• Families with one qualifying child who earned less than $49,084 in 2024 (or less than $56,004 for married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit of up to $4,213.
• Individuals who do not have a qualifying child, with earned income of less than $18,591 in 2024 (or less than $25,511 for married filing jointly) are eligible for a credit up to $632.

Eligible residents can schedule an appointment by calling 234-206-3170 or visiting app.capappointments.com/EITC.
 
The convenient tax preparation locations include:

• Community Action Akron Summit, 670 West Exchange Street, Akron 44302
• Ohio Means Jobs, 1040 East Tallmadge Avenue, Akron 44310
• Mobile Tax Preparation Location: Community Action Akron Summit, 670 West Exchange Street, Akron 44302

Find more information on the ETIC Program, locations, available days and times at ca-akron.org/earned-income-tax-credit.
 
International students and others requiring a Form 1040-NR return are encouraged to visit our locations at Kent State University (kent.edu/vita) or the University of Akron (bit.ly/uavita) for assistance.