Description:

Offers free tax preparation for low to moderate-income residents who earned less than $60,000. The program will run from February 4 through April 15, 2023, and is available to taxpayers with basic returns.

Township boundaries do not follow municipal or zip code boundaries. Verify residency in this Township before contacting the Township for services. Click https://maps.lakecountyil.gov/MyGovernmentServices/ and enter address in the magnifying glass.

Note: Tax prep will be online remotely only

Eligibility:

Households with income less than $60,000.

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Call to schedule an appointment.

Documents required:
- Photo ID for tax payer and spouse
- Social Security Cards or ITINs for everyone on the tax return
- W-2 Forms
- Any other IRS forms (1099R, 1099-INT, 1099-MISC, etc.)
- Child care provider name, address, phone number, and ID number if they want to claim the Dependent and Child Care Tax Credit
- Information/document for education expenses, small business expenses, etc.
- Voided check for direct deposit
- Last Year's Tax Return

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers needed Saturday mornings from 9:00 AM - NOON.

Volunteers have access to online training on the IRS website. Here are the levels of help needed:
- Greeter & document copier (requires certification in Standards of Conduct !€“ about one-hour training on confidentiality and ethics)
- Intake (requires certification in Standards of Conduct and Intake / Quality review !€“ approximately 3 hours of training)
- Advanced Tax Preparation !€“ particularly Spanish Speaking Volunteers - (requires around 20 !€“ 40 hours of online training and certification)

Date of Official Change:

August 16, 2024

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