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Important News:

The deadline for postmarking tax returns is, Tuesday, April 15th, 2008.

Get more money back — fast.

Don't pay to get your own money back, claim your Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Have your returns prepared and e-filed for free and receive up to $4,716 additional cash back. To see if you qualify, visit a Free Tax Preparation site today.

Our Purpose

The Regional EITC Collaborative is a coalition of business, nonprofit and government partners with one purpose -- to help eligible wage earners in Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky receive quality tax preparation and wealth-building opportunities to strengthen the economy of our neighborhoods.

The Collaborative promotes free and fair tax preparation services for middle and low-income wage earners. Many filers are subject to filing fees and refund anticipation loans sold to them by private, for-profit businesses. Eligible wage earners can avoid these fees and loans by using the Collaborative's Free Tax Prep & E-filing Sites and services throughout Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky. The sites and services are free, quick and an efficient alternative to paid preparers.

The Collaborative also encourages financial independence and savings for middle and low-income households. Wealth-building is an important step toward home ownership, saving for education or retirement, and day-to-day living.

2007-08 Season

For the 2007-08 filing season, we have added new sites in the counties of Clermont and Butler in Ohio and Kenton, Campbell and Boone Counties in Kentucky to further our outreach and service in communities with a high concentration of eligible households.

To get a full list of the Free Tax Prep Sites, click here.