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Do I qualify for free tax assistance?
We are unable to prepare the following types of tax returns:
- Tax returns for non-US residents (IRS Form 1040-NR)
- Tax returns with self-employment or business income for individuals that have employees, inventory, more than $25,000 in business expenses, or expenses greater than earnings
- Tax returns with cancellation of debt (IRS Form 1099-C) for items other than credit card debt or foreclosure of your home
Do you live outside of Central Ohio?
*You are required to bring the following documents to you appointment: *You should also bring these documents to help your tax preparer claim all the deductions and credits you are owed: “Household income” simply refers to the combined income that you are claiming on a single tax return. For example: If your tax preparation site gave you a direct follow-up phone number, contact them directly. If your tax preparation site did not give you direct follow-up information, please call the Tax Time Info Line at 614-227-2794. You can track your Federal refund by visiting http://www.irs.gov/Refunds/ or calling 1-800-829-1954. You can track your Ohio refund by visiting http://bit.ly/OhioRefundFinder or calling 1-800-282-1780. For a Federal Return with a refund, mail to: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Fresno, CA 93888-0002 For a Federal Return with a payment, mail to: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 802501 Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501 For an Ohio Return with a refund, mail to: Ohio Department of Taxation PO Box 2679 Columbus, Ohio 43218-2679 For an Ohio Return with a payment, mail to: Ohio Department of Taxation PO Box 2057 Columbus, Ohio 43218-205 If you owe Federal taxes, you have three payment options: Mail in your payment by making a check or money order payable to the “United States Treasury.” Then, detach the payment voucher on Form 1040-V and mail this in with your payment to P.O. Box 802501 Cincinnati, OH 45280-2501. Include your phone number and social security number on your check or money order. Pay in-person at the Columbus IRS office. The office accepts checks, money orders, and cash payments. Call 614-280-8691 for more information. Pay online or over the phone with the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System® provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This service is free, but you must enroll before you can make a payment. To enroll, visit https://www.eftps.gov/ or call 1-800-555-4477. If you owe Ohio taxes, you have three payment options: Mail in your payment by making a check or money order payable to “Ohio Treasurer of State.” Then, detach the payment voucher on Form IT 40P and mail this in with your payment to Ohio Department of Taxation, P.O. Box 182131, Columbus, OH 43218-2131. Include your phone number and social security number on your check or money order. Pay online with a credit card* or bank account by visiting https://www.tax.state.oh.us/IFILE/IFileRegWeb/login.jsp. Pay with a credit card* over the phone by calling 1-800-272-9829. When prompted, enter Ohio jurisdiction code 6446. *Credit Card users will be charged a convenience fee equal to 2.5% of the tax payment. You can make monthly payments through an installment agreement if you're not financially able to pay your tax debt immediately. However, you will be charged an installment payment fee as well as other possible penalties and interest fees. To apply, visit http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Online-Payment-Agreement-Application. Send a copy of your Federal 1040X to: Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Fresno, CA 93888 Include copies of any schedules or forms that have been changed and any W-2s you did not include in your original return.What paperwork should I bring to my appointment?
What do you mean by “household income”?
How do I follow-up if I have questions after my appointment?
When will I get my refund?
How do I file my Federal return by mail?
How do I file my Ohio return by mail?
What do I do if I owe Federal taxes?
If you cannot afford to make payments at all, call the IRS to discuss your financial hardship. You can also call the Legal Aid Society of Columbus at 614-221-2001 to request help with or advice about collection alternatives.What do I do if I owe Ohio taxes?
What if I can’t pay all of the taxes that I owe at once?
If you cannot afford to make payments at all, call the IRS to discuss your financial hardship. You can also call the Legal Aid Society of Columbus at 614-221-2001 to request help with or advice about collection alternatives.How do I submit an amended return?
Where can I get help with tax issues?
- Low Income Taxpayer Clinics nationwide: http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/about/litc
- Taxpayer Advocate Service at the IRS: http://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/