Free tax clinics return to Sandusky

After the  success of last year’s free “tax clinics” more sessions are planned this year to help area residents with their federal and state tax returns. Goodwill, United Way of Erie County and the Ohio Benefit Bank are collaborating on the clinics and are providing tax-trained volunteers to assist filers.

The sessions are set for Wednesday Feb. 1: 3-7pm, Saturday Feb. 4: 8am-Noon, Wednesday Feb. 8: 3-7pm, Wednesday Feb. 29: 3-7pm, Saturday March 3: 8am-Noon, at the Goodwill Industries administration office, 419 W. Market St., Sandusky.

Appointments are not necessary and walk-ins are encouraged.

Anyone with an annual household income of less than $60,000 and no income from stocks or investments are encouraged to participate.

Participants will need to bring social security numbers for all family members; all W2, 1098 and 1099 forms; information about all sources of income; details about possible deductions like child-care expenses, tuition bills; and union dues; and if available, a copy of last year’s tax return.

The clinics are made available through a grant from the Ohio Benefit Bank and sponsorships from area banks including Citizens Banking Co., Vacationland Federal Credit Union, 5/3rd Bank and Key bank.
For more information, contact Marlis Rock at Goodwill, 419-625-4744 or Pam Colbert-Brumbaugh at United Way, 419-625-4672.