I want to make sure that all 26th ward residents get all the tax relief and tax deductions they're entitled to, so I am encouraging everyone to take advantage of the City of Chicago's Free Tax Preperation Services.
If you can wait 10 days for a return filed electronically through these free tax preparation centers, you may save $200 in filing fees! |
| Income less than $50,000? |
Who?
All families who earned up to $50,000 last year and individuals who made up to $25,000.
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
Tax refunds of up to $5,657 are available through the EITC program.
All families with three or more dependents who earned up to $48,279 last year and individuals with an income below $18,440 are eligible. In some cases, taxpayers can receive the EITC even if they do not owe any income tax.
Self-employed workers who have 1099s?
For the first time, tax preparation centers are helping the self-employed. If the return can't be completed at the center, it will be referred to another specialized center. |
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What to bring? |
1. All W-2s and 1099s (if any) for the year involved
2. Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) for all family members
3. Valid photo ID of the taxpayer
3. Copy of previous year's tax return, if possible
4. Bank account number and routing number if you choose to direct deposit your tax refund
5. Property tax bill
6. Amount spent on college expenses |
| Help for the self-employed |
| If you are self-employed, call the Center for Economic Progress at 312-630-0268 to reserve your space at a free seminar to prepare for this year's tax filings. | |
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26th Ward Alderman Roberto Maldonado |
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Get Your Taxes
Filed for Free
SATURDAYS:
Feb 20 & 27, March 13, 20, 27, April 3
8:30am-11:30am
Roberto Clemente
1147 N. Western &
WIC Food Center
3110 W. Armitage
3 SATURDAYS ONLY:
Feb 13, 20 & 27
10am - 3pm
Humboldt Park
1440 N. Sacramento
TUESDAYS UNTIL APRIL 10:
5:30pm-8:00pm
Roberto Clemente
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