Since 2007, Tax Time has provided low- to middle-income households with free tax assistance services and connections to financial resources through a coalition of nonprofits, businesses and government. In 2026, United Way of Central Ohio is partnering with Nationwide Children's Hospital's Healthy Neighborhoods Healthy Families initiative to offer the same, FREE tax help you know and trust at more than 20 sites across Franklin County. Want to learn more and schedule an appointment? Visit 614FileFree.org.
Making Your Tax Time Appointment
You can schedule your free tax appointment beginning Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. The tax filing deadline is Tuesday, April 15, 2026, so be sure to schedule an appointment earlier in the season, as appointments are limited and may fill up.
Our volunteers only file federal and state taxes. Learn more about where and how to file local taxes with the City of Columbus.
Click here for a detailed list of the 2026 Franklin County sites.
There are two ways to schedule:
- Starting Jan. 26, you’ll be able to click a button below to self-schedule. You can select the day, time and location that works best for you.
- Dial 2-1-1 to talk to a representative over the phone who can help you schedule.
To learn more about our Franklin County sites and hours, visit 614FileFree.org
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Super Saturday
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are hosting the largest free tax preparation event of the season! The event takes place at Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Center on 575 S. 18th St., Columbus, OH 43205.
Super Saturday is a special event offering clients extra services on-site that are not available at our regular services sites throughout the season.
Why make an appointment at this event?
- Free tax preparation appointments are offered all day from certified tax preparers.
- The Columbus Financial Empowerment Center will offer on-the-spot, brief financial counseling sessions at no cost. Check in with a certified financial counselor to discuss what to do with your refund, tips for saving, managing your budget and more! This service is offered to all adult residents of central Ohio through a partnership between the City of Columbus and Jewish Family Services.
- FREE child care is available during your appointment. A few restrictions apply.
- Get free legal advice clinic from the Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO). Topics include taxes, landlord-tenant, family law, consumer rights, probate, public benefits, criminal record sealing and general legal issues. Attorneys cannot answer criminal or traffic law questions. Individuals must be income eligible for LASCO services.
- Community booths will be on-site offering a variety of helpful resources.
To schedule your Super Saturday appointment, dial 2-1-1 to talk to a representative over the phone, or click the Book Your Appointment Now button starting Jan. 26 and select the Nationwide Children’s Ann Isaly Wolfe Education Center as your location.
THANK YOU TO OUR SUPER SATURDAY SPONSORS:
