Need help with taxes? Use this map to find a tax clinic near you

Ohioans with household incomes under $60,000 can get help filing income taxes through Ohio Benefit Bank sites across Ohio. To find free tax assistance near you, use this map to search for the nearest Ohio Benefit Bank site or tax clinic event, or call 1-800-648-1176 or visit www.ohiobenefits.org for more information.


Just click on the image above to go to an interactive map of tax sites and clinics, or find the map at batchgeo.com: http://batchgeo.com/map/7f9d8bb52b7658fe78b5235e5c4cc2c6. Type in your location to find the tax assistance near you!

Tax referral information

Good Afternoon Northwest Ohio,

As tax season approaches rapidly I wanted to ensure that those of you looking for referral information have it. The following information includes a list of some of our tax sites for you to refer your clients to. This list contains the contact information that the need for setting up an appointment in their county to have their federal and state income taxes filed this tax season. They will also be able to find out if they are eligible to use the Ohio Benefit Bank by contacting these locations. This is not a full listing of clinics and if you would like your organization to be included in my future posts please let me know at: nwo.vista.outreach@gmail.com.

Lucas County, Ottawa, Seneca, Williams:
-Amy Horton (419) 266-3898

Defiance, Henry, Van Antwerp, Paulding Counties:
NOCAC 1-800-686-2964

Fulton County:
United Way  (419) 337-9606

Hancock County:
United Way 211

Wyandot, Putnam, Hardin:
Amber Hirt (419) 957-7633

Wood County:
Jacki Ochs (419) 333-6033

Sandusky County:
Yena Sanchez  419-332-8777, Ext. 205

Statewide: call the OBB Hotline at our toll-free number:
1-800-648-1176



Please encourage people to leave their name, phone number, and reason for calling if they receive an answering service.

Thank you for all the support you are offering!
Amy Horton
Community Organizer
Northwest Ohio

Need Tax Volunteers?

Attention, Ohio Benefit Bank sites:   

Would you be interested in receiving tax volunteer referrals from The Ohio Benefit Bank^TM to support your OBB tax services?

Click here to complete the survey.  

We will be promoting volunteer recruitment for The Ohio Benefit Bank statewide and look forward to targeting the volunteers you are looking for! Please take a moment to complete this short survey and tell us what you are looking for in volunteers to support OBB at your site.  

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Thank you for all that you do!   

Please Join Us for our Tax Season Webinars!

Tax season is just around the corner and to prepare you for this exciting time we will be holding monthly informational webinars! Please see below for descriptions and to register for these upcoming webinars. Click here for more information on the webinar topics.

November 9th: (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Connecting Financial Aid; Emergency Savings Accounts and Savings Bonds to Tax Season:

Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/268310514

December 14th: (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Form 1099R, Child Tax Credit, EITC, Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit:

Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/129215506

January 11th: (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Tax Updates:

Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/573492346

February 8th: (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Conversations to have with your tax client:

Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/652333722

March 14th: (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

Incorporating Self-Serve Into Your Tax Services:

Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/419745234

April 11th: (12:00 - 1:00 pm)

What Does OBB Asset Development Mean for My Clients, Staff, and Volunteers?

Registration Web Link: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/960223610

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Tax Assistance Capacity Building Grant

Are you aware that you can apply for a grant from OASHF to help with costs associated with hosting tax clinics this season?

Click here to learn more about the grant and find out if your site is eligible.

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