She came to us after being quoted $800 & $400 filing fees by H&R Block and Hewitt.
Who we are and what we do: Developed by Solutions for Progress Inc., The Benefit Bank is an online service designed to secure funds and services for individuals and families working to overcome poverty and to build long-term financial stability. Dollar Value of benefits and tax refunds received since 2006: $795,300,000 Sites Established: 2,427 Counselors: 7,832
The Ohio Benefit Bank is an Internet-based, counselor assisted service that connects low- and moderate-income families to tax credits and work supports. As a response to the declining economic plight facing thousands of Ohioans, The Ohio Benefit Bank connects individuals and families to the support they need where they live, work, play, and pray.
The Ohio Benefit Bank is supported through a public-private partnership between the State of Ohio, the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks (OASHF) and Ohio’s foodbanks as well as over 1,100 faith-based, nonprofit, governmental and private partners. The creation of this service as a tool to assist those in need has put the state of Ohio in the forefront of fighting hunger and poverty, while linking those in need to the supports that help in their day to day lives.
New Service:
Congratulations to The Ohio Benefit Bank for assisting Ohioans access tax credits and work supports valued at more than $500 million; a major milestone in OBB’s history and the history of The Benefit Bank online service!
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