Where Illinois Residents Can Get Free Tax Preparation Services

Filing taxes can feel like an overwhelming and expensive process when the time comes around every year.

For many Illinois residents, free tax preparation services are making the difference for low-to-moderate-income families.

Free Tax Preparation Services Provide Financial Relief for Illinois Residents

Several trusted programs offer free services to qualifying individuals like the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program, and the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program.

Offering these services to low-income families and older adults in Illinois will ensure these residents get all the financial relief they need without paying costly tax prep fees.

Financial Relief for Rockford and Beyond

For residents in Rockford and across the state, these programs provide a resource essential for those struggling to pay the costs for tax preparation, according to the press release.

It is important for Illinois taxpayers to know they can receive help from qualified volunteers certified by the IRS at various locations statewide. These individuals are ready and willing to assist taxpayers in filing their state and federal tax returns accurately and on time by the Tuesday, April 15 deadline. - Illinois Department of Revenue Director David Harris

Individuals who make $67,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and those with limited English proficiency can get free tax assistance from the IRS' Vita Program, while the TCE program focuses on individuals 60 and older, helping navigate pension and retirement-related tax issues.

Where to Find Help in Illinois

For those looking for tax assistance, information is available at the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) website: tax.illinois.gov.

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For questions, taxpayers are encouraged to call IDOR's Taxpayer Assistance Division at 800-732-8866.

IDOR offices in Rockford, Chicago, Des Plaines, Fairview Heights, Marion, and Springfield offer in-person assistance on state income tax filings during weekday business hours.