Tri-C to Host Tax Preparation Clinics for Earned Income Tax Credit Filers

Free clinics in February and March at Metro Campus

To maximize federal and state income refunds for low-income earners, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will host a series of tax preparation clinics to help eligible taxpayers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Many eligible taxpayers are unaware of the benefit — approximately 19% of eligible filers didn't claim the EITC for their 2021 taxes, according to the IRS.

The first clinic is on Feb. 22 at the Metropolitan Campus, with a second clinic in March.

The clinic times are::

• Saturday, Feb. 22 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Thursday, March 6 | 2 – 7 p.m.

All clinics will take place at: 

• Tri-C Metropolitan Campus
  2900 Community College Ave.
  MetroHealth Sciences and Careers Lobby (Parking is available in Lot 2)

The EITC is a federal benefit designed to help low- and moderate-income families, including those with children. The credit can reduce taxes owed, increase a refund or provide a refund even if no taxes are owed.

Volunteer IRS-certified tax preparers will be available to help participants verify their eligibility for the EITC and file their returns electronically.

Individuals will also be available to assist students and potential students with submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or creating a FAFSA ID.
 
Participants who want to attend an event can visit the EITC website or dial 211 to make an appointment and receive information on what ID and documents to bring. Only a limited number of walk-in appointments are available.

For more information, contact Lisanetta McDade, the liaison of community relations at the Metro Campus, at lisanetta.mcdade@tri-c.edu.

February 06, 2025

MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Moujaes, 216-987-3068 or anthony.moujaes@tri-c.edu