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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program | Ohio County Public Library

52 16th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003

Eligibility

Serves residents of Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and surrounding counties in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Income must be at or under 68,000 for the 2025 tax year.

Required documents

- Photo ID. - Social Security cards for all persons to be included on tax return. - Current year's tax forms and any booklets received in the mail - W2s from all employers, and unemployment compensation documents, if applicable. - Cost basis for any stocks or bonds sold, and all forms and documents showing interest received, and 1099-R (such as pensions received or annuity payments SSA-1099 if you were paid Social Security benefits). - All forms indicating federal income tax paid, including estimated payment records. - Dependent-care provider information, including name, employer ID and Social Security numbers, if applicable. - Married and filing separately taxpayers must provide the other spouse's Social Security number - Those paying or receiving alimony must provide the ex-spouse's Social Security number. - Any other information related to income or taxes.

Hours

Monday January 26 through Wednesday April 8th, 2026: Monday - Thursday: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Wednesday: 10:00am - 4:00pm, and 5:00pm - 8:00pm. Friday: 10:30am - 4:00pm Saturday: 9:30am - 2:00pm.
(304) 232-8985

Voice - voice | Appointments (Do not leave a message)

Languages

Ask for further details while making an appointment.

Application process

Call the office to make an appointment. An intake packet must be filled out before the appointment and can be found online at www.vitaocpl.com/taxpacket.htm or in person at the basement level of the library. Appointments will be made as drop-off only. Note: Do not leave a message when calling. Volunteers do not make return phone calls.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Jefferson County, Ohio

Description

Provides free tax preparation assistance and electronic filing for low-to-moderate income households and elderly tax payers. Will complete returns and amended returns for 2025, and back taxes for 2021 through 2024.

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Providing organization

Ohio County Public Library

Provides a VITA tax preparation site for Jefferson County.