PORT CLINTON — United Way in Ottawa County is teaming up with Ottawa County Treasurer Robert J. Hille and nine local banks to offer free tax preparation for working families and individuals.
One of the main goals of this service is to help low-to-middle income working families or people who have lost their jobs and/or homes claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, which brings federal tax refund dollars back into the pockets of Ottawa County residents. Residents can earn up to $5,657 back.
“This is a great service for our working families,” said Christine Galvin, director of United Way in Ottawa County. “It helps us bring valuable dollars back to Ottawa County that many residents are then pumping back into our local economy.”
Tax preparation services are performed by IRS-trained and certified volunteers by appointment at the Sutton Center in Port Clinton, Department of Job and Family Services in Oak Harbor and First Federal Bank in Genoa. Individuals and families with an income less than $49,000 are eligible.
If you have questions about eligibility or are interested in scheduling an appointment, dial 2-1-1. If you have your taxes prepared elsewhere and are a low-to-middle income level family or individual, be sure to ask if you are eligible for the EITC.

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