Schedule a free tax prep appointment.

Lorain County Free Tax Prep offers free federal and state income tax filing for individuals and families earning less than $65,000.

You will be required to provide:

• Photo Identification*

• Social Security Card/ITIN for every person on the return

• Date of birth for every person on the return

• Wage and earning statements (W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC)

• Marketplace Insurance Information (Form 1095-A)

• Interest and Dividend Statements (1099-INT, 1099-DIV)

• Documentation of total amount paid for childcare, along with provider EIN or SSN.

• Documentation of higher education expenses for yourself or your dependents (such as form 1098-T)

• If you or anyone on your return have been issued one, your IRS Identity Protection Pin.

• Banking information if you wish to receive your refund by direct deposit.

• Copy of last years tax return, if possible.

*If you are Married Filing Joint, your spouse must be present with their Photo Identification and Social Security Card. If you are Married Filing Separately, your spouse does not need to be present, but you will still be required to provide their social security number.