Free Tax Preparation Services

Several agencies around Adams County are offering free tax preparation services for individuals who qualify. ABCAP, the Adams County Homeless Shelter, and the West Union Senior Citizens Center will all host a qualified tax professional, who will provide free tax preparation assistance at sites throughout Adams County. Appointments for tax preparation assistance must be scheduled in advance. Find out if you qualify!

Who: Adams County Senior Citizens will sponsor an A.A.R.P. tax aide
Where: Senior Citizens building in West Union (the old Adams County hospital)
When: Fridays, February 8 – March 29, from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm. Call 937-544-3979 for an appointment.
Do I qualify?

- Individual tax returns will be prepared for free
- No farm or rental  income, or self-employment income deductions of over $5000
- No Schedule C losses greater than $10,000
- Returns can be e-filed, and tax refunds can be expected within 3-7 days

Who: Adams County Homeless Shelter, through the Ohio Benefit Bank
Where: Adams County Homeless Shelter
When: Weekdays February 1 through April 15. Call 937-544-8164 for an appointment.
Do I qualify?

- Individual tax returns will be prepared for free
- Must have less than $64,000 income
- No farm or rental income
- No Schedule C losses greater than $10,000

Who: Adams-Brown Community Action Agency (ABCAP)
Where: West Union, Georgetown, Winchester locations
When: Weekdays starting January 17, from 8:15 am – 4:30 pm. Call ABCAP at 800-553-7393
                ext. 221 for an appointment.
Do I qualify?

- Individual tax returns prepared for free
- Must have less than $60,000 income
- No farm or rental income
- No schedule C losses greater than $10,000

Federal and state tax forms can be picked up at the Adams County Public Library, and blank copies of any federal form can be printed by visiting http://www.irs.gov.

Want help filing your own taxes online? The Ohio Benefit Bank website offers free, step-by-step filing assistance for those who qualify.