The Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit
The Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit
Free Tax Preparation
For Working Families & Individuals
In Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition

The EITC Coalition is a part of the national IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. We are a coalition of community partners and local organizations that come together each year to provide FREE tax preparation assistance and financial services to communities throughout Northeast Ohio.

Since 2005, we have been helping taxpayers file their tax returns and claim credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is the largest, most effective relief program in the United States.

If you are an individual or family earning up to $67,000 a year, you qualify for our free services.

Quick Facts 2023-2024 Tax Season Results

  • 9,571 Clients received free tax services
  • In 2024 The EITC Coalition generated $11.8 million dollars in tax refunds back to communities
  • 166,000 families were reached by EITC marketing

Satisfied Customer Testimonials

We Need You

We Need Your Help!

We are in need of volunteers to help with the upcoming tax season. We provide FREE training to become IRS certified to volunteer. Once certified, choose your location and schedule your own hours. NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

Available volunteer positions

Tax Preparer Review tax documents and prepare tax return in the e-file software.
Greeter Greet and direct clients. Manage check-in and appointment list.
Intake Specialist Welcome taxpayers and complete the intake interview.
Brand Ambassador Support our mission by assisting with increasing the Coalition’s visibility, recruiting volunteers, and marketing tto clients.

Learn more about our volunteer roles, how to get certified, and how to register.

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