Attention Tax Paying Senior Citizens
Tax assistance will again be available to Geauga County seniors, sixty (60) years of age and older, at the Geauga County Department on Aging, located at 12611 Ravenwood Dr, suite 200 in Chardon. The Geauga Department on Aging will offer this free service by appointment only, From February through April (Appointment dates to be posted each January). Tax assistance will be available from AARP Foundation Tax-Aides trained and IRS certified volunteers. Tax preparers will be using the electronic E-filing method.
The volunteers who help prepare taxes will need two (2) forms of identification from each taxpayer who is receiving tax assistance; one of the forms of identification must be a photo identification (passport, drivers license (U.S.), state identification card, military identification card, etc.). The second identification form can be an original or a copy of your social security card, ITIN card or letter, if applicable.
Do not discard your end-of-year Social Security Statement – This indicates the benefits you have received.
You will have the option to have your refund deposited directly into the bank account of your choice. Please bring bank routing and account numbers with you to your appointment.
Please have the following items for your 2023 tax filing appointment:
Tax forms (any 1099’s and other tax forms), end of year Social Security Statement, W2’s, 2 forms of identification, 2022 tax return for comparison, bank routing & account number, for direct deposit of refund check or direct debit of payment. Tax appointments are limited. Appointment dates to be posted January.
To schedule an appointment for tax assistance, call (440) 279-2130 Monday through Friday, 8:30AM-4:00PM