Community Action Akron Summit Earned Income Tax Program

Free Tax Preparation

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal income tax credit for low to moderate income working individuals and families.  The Akron Summit Earned EITC Program is administered by Akron Summit Community Action, Inc. which promotes and supports free tax preparation service for the underserved. 

 This high-quality tax preparation service offers hardworking families an alternative to paid preparers, many of whom assess high filing fees and expensive refund advancement products. Tax returns are prepared for FREE and will help participants receive their full income tax refund, as much as $6,728 in refund monies utilizing electronic filing and direct deposit.

2022 Drop Off Tax Preparation Locations:

Community Action Akron Summit Mobile Site
670 West Exchange, Akron 44302
 January 31, 2022 to May 23,2022
Mondays 5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.

Community Action Akron Summit
670 West Exchange Street, Akron 44302
January 22, 2022 – June 30, 2022
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30a.m.- 3:00p.m. & 5:30p.m.- 7:30p.m.
Saturdays 10:30a.m.-3:00p.m.

Ohio Means Job Summit
1040 East Tallmadge Avenue, Akron 44310
 February 4, 2022 – April 08, 2022
Fridays 10:00a.m.-2:30p.m.

How the Vita Drop Off Model Works

Due to the Coronavirus health crisis, 3 site locations will utilize the Drop off Model. At NO COST, IRS certified volunteers will prepare returns. At your Drop Off appointment, you are to supply all required tax documents along with a telephone number where you can be contacted. Returns will be ready for “pick up” within 7 days. You will receive a call for pick-up of your completed and reviewed tax return.