Free Tax Preparation for Eligible Low-Income Chicagoans
With tax season upon us Tax Prep Chicago is once again providing free, in-person and digital tax preparation services to eligible lower-income Chicagoans.
This program is more important than ever with the opportunity for filers to claim the federal and Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) as well as the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC). This year, additional populations over 18 and who have an ITIN are eligible for the Illinois EITC. Eligible Chicagoans could receive up to $7,430 from the federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits, in addition to other credits.
Families earning up to $64,000 and individuals earning up to $32,000 are eligible to take advantage of the free and confidential Tax Prep Chicago assistance at eleven sites across Chicago, including Truman College (1145 W Wilson). Volunteer tax preparers certified through IRS-approved training will assist them with federal and state income tax returns. Most sites will be open until mid-April 2024. Please note that all sites are first come, first served, and refer to the attached flyers and links below for specific information on site locations and hours.
For more information about how to access the free tax assistance program, Chicagoans can:
Call or text the City’s 2-1-1 helpline.
Visit the City’s tax assistance website at www.TaxPrepChicago.org
Visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov and type “free tax help” in the search box or call (800) 829-1040.
