2.75% flat (2026)
Starting with 2026 returns, Ohio taxes income over $26,050 at one flat 2.75% rate.
eFile United · Locations · Akron, Ohio
Tax preparation inAkron
Hospital, plant and campus paychecks, plus Ohio city tax: filed by video, without the waiting room. No office visit needed: meet your preparer on video, chat with our AI interviewer, and e-sign from your phone.
Call 614-418-1818 · 1-888-29-EFILE (3-3453) · English y Español · Eastern time hours
Local tax wire
- Authorized IRS e-file Provider
- PTIN-credentialed preparers
- Held to Circular 230 standards
- Accessible by design · WCAG 2.2 AA
- Serving Akron since 2027 season
Akron tax snapshot
What Akron filers should know.
Your preparer handles federal, state and local rules together, so nothing falls through the cracks.
Akron: 2.5% city income tax
We check city and school-district taxes where they apply, and credits when you live in one city and work in another.
Every credit, documented
Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit and education credits, with the IRS due-diligence records they require.
Know your city
Proud to serve Akron.
A few things every Akron neighbor already knows.
NicknameRubber City
Ohio state birdNorthern Cardinal
Claim to fameTire town
Goodyear, Firestone and Goodrich made Akron the center of the American tire industry.
Claim to fameSoap Box Derby
The All-American Soap Box Derby races at Akron's Derby Downs every summer.
Who we help
Built for how Akron works.
Every return is different. These are the situations we see most from Akron clients.
Healthcare and university employees
Multiple W-2s, retirement plans and education benefits.
Manufacturing workers
Overtime and shift work, plus the new overtime deduction.
Families
Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Credit with complete records.
Neighborhoods we serve
All of Akron, and the towns around it.
Because we meet on video, it doesn't matter which side of town you're on.
DowntownHighland SquareNorth HillWest AkronKenmoreElletFirestone ParkGoodyear HeightsCuyahoga FallsBarbertonStowTallmadgeGreenFairlawn
Your local codeCAK27Mention it when you book or call so we know you found us in Akron.
How it works
Four steps. No waiting room.
Most of your part fits around your day.
Chat with Kathy
Our AI interviewer asks what a preparer would, by voice or text, in English or Español.
Upload once
Snap your W-2s and 1099s into the encrypted portal.
Meet on video
A credentialed preparer reviews everything with you, with captions or an interpreter if you ask.
Sign and track
E-sign from your phone and watch for IRS acceptance. Pay by card or cash, or from your refund (a bank fee applies).
Your local team
Meet your Akron preparers.
Book a video interview with a tax pro from Akron, or ask them to call you back. eFile United reviews every preparer page.
Who we help
Your Akron neighbors, by video.
Families, gig workers, students, retirees and small-business owners across Akron file with us without ever sitting in a waiting room.
Now hiring in Akron
Prepare taxes for your neighbors. From home.
We're building a remote team of 100 tax preparers for the 2027 season, and we want Akron people serving Akron clients. We bring the clients, the software, the secure video room, the training and One-Click Filing: Kathy reads each client's uploaded documents and fills the return in one click, so you spend your time reviewing, not retyping. You bring the judgment and the people skills.
Know Ohio city tax returns? You'll be in high demand.- Work remotely from anywhere in the area during tax season
- Self-paced training in the eFile United Training Hub
- One-Click Filing: documents in, return filled. You verify every field and file
- New to taxes? We'll help you get your PTIN and credentials
- A path to lead a regional team or open your own office
Mention code CAK27-JOBS when you apply.
Akron questions
Asked by your neighbors.
Don't see yours? Ask Kathy or call us.
Do I have to file a Akron city return?
Akron has a 2.5% income tax. Even when your employer withholds it, side income, refunds or working in another city can still mean a filing. We check it every time.
I live in a suburb but work in Akron. What do I owe?
You may owe tax where you work and where you live, with a credit between them. Your preparer works out the right amount for both cities.
Is the AI interviewer accessible?
Yes. Kathy takes spoken answers, reads questions aloud, has no time limit and works with screen readers. You can always switch to a person.
Are you hiring preparers in Akron?
Yes. We're building a remote team of 100 preparers for the 2027 season, and no prior tax experience is required to start training. Apply on our careers page.
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Or call 614-418-1818 · 1-888-29-EFILE (3-3453) · code CAK27