Free Tax Preparation 

Free EITC Tax Prep services are availible for Butler County residents.

SELF’s Free Tax Preparation Site opens January 30. As a partner of the Butler County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, SELF can help you claim your Earned Income Tax Credit, prepare your return and e-file it for free. 

Clients for Free Tax Preparation are seen by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call (513) 868-9300 and press option 3.
 
All appointments are held at our partner agency, The Butler County United Way, 323 N. Third St., Hamilton, Ohio.

 

What to Bring 

  • Valid picture I.D. (i.e. driver's license or state-issued I.D. card)
  • Social Security cards for everyone in the household and any others shown on the tax return
  • Copies of ALL W-2s, 1098s, 1099s, Social Security Statement, and the amount of other income received by you and your spouse, if applicable
  • Form 8332 for non-custodial parent claiming child
  • Child/Dependent Care provider’s tax number, if applicable
  • Student loan interest/college tuition expenses paid
  • For direct deposit, bring a voided check that shows both the bank account number and routing transit number
  • Additional documents to claim possible tax credits, such as the first-time homebuyer credit, and payment of any credits (i.e. Form 5405)
  • A copy of your previous year's tax return is helpful but not required

Other Locations Serving Butler County Residents

For appointments at other locations, please call 2-1-1

 

Fairfield                                                    Oxford

Workforce One of ButlerCounty                  Family Resource Center

4631 Dixie Hwy                                         5445 College Corner Pike

 

Hamilton                                                 West Chester

ButlerCounty United Way                          Faith Community United Methodist Church

323 N. Third St.                                        230 Cox Rd.

 

Booker T. Washington Community Center

1140 S. Front St.

Middletown:

MiddletownCommunity Center

800 Lafayette Ave.

 


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