Greenville – Free tax filing assistance through The Ohio Benefit Bank™ will once again be available at NextStep Ministries, an Outreach of EUM Church. Thanks to a grant from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, home of The Ohio Benefit Bank, NextStep Ministries, will be able to expand tax filing services for the 2014-2015 tax season.
“The 2015 Ohio Benefit Bank Tax Capacity Building Grant will truly benefit our organization by helping to provide additional computer equipment, office supplies and increased marketing tools enabling us to reach more clients” stated Kristy Cutarelli, Outreach Ministries Coordinator for EUM Church.
The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB™) is an innovative online service that connects Ohioans with more than 20 work support programs and tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit, child tax credits, and education credits. Ohioans can visit sites like NextStep Ministries to file their federal and state taxes for free with a trained counselor, or they can file on their own at www.ohiobenefits.org. NextStep Ministries provides outreach to the Darke County area through many ministries of EUM Church and partnerships with other local organizations.
In 2014, NextStep Ministries served 336 residents of Darke and surrounding counties. This year, they hope to expand services to offer the free tax services to 345 residents.
Barb Baker, an Ohio Benefit Bank tax client for several years said “I love the OBB. It’s fast, easy and the counselors help you understand the tax procedures. They are very aware of the latest rules. I highly recommend them to others.”
Residents interested in making an appointment to have their taxes filed or complete other benefit applications through the OBB can call 937-547-9730 extension. Appointments are available Monday through Wednesday, 9AM – 3PM; as well as some evenings and Saturdays.
Community members interested in volunteering as OBB counselors are welcome to call Laura Moore at 937-547-9730.
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