Free Tax Prep

Free Tax Prep

FREE tax prep and filing for those earning less that $60,000 available from the United Way of Greater Lorain County. Call 211 to make an appointment today. View the information below or visit their website @ Free Tax Prep Lorain County for additional details.


The Lorain County Free Tax Prep Coalition specifically helps low and moderate-income families and individuals who, in general, made about $60,000 or less in 2019. Some coalition partners, including AARP, are able to offer services to those who may have a higher income or additional circumstances.

Appointments are available at the following locations: Elyria Public Library West River Branch on Mondays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Lorain Public Library on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Ohio Means Jobs Lorain County on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and at United Way of Greater Lorain County on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Individuals can call 2-1-1 or (800) 275-6106 to schedule appointments and obtain information about sites and required documents.

In addition to ongoing appointments throughout the tax season, Super Saturdays will be held Feb. 1 and Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elyria Public Library West River Branch. These dates are sponsored by PNC Bank and Chemical Bank respectively and will include a larger number of volunteers and additional services. Super Saturdays will be handled on a first come, first served, walk-in basis.