Free Tax Help To Low Income Families

A press release from PR Newswire announced that the Center for Economic Progress will be offering free tax and financial services to low income families (earning less than $50K in 2009) and individuals (earning less than $25K in 2009) in over 30 communities including Uptown and Rogers Park. Some sites will offer the families and individuals the ability to open a checking or savings account, receive a prepaid debit card and apply for free financial aid for college.

Also from the press release: "Those interested in having their taxes prepared should bring the following items with them to tax sites: income documents for all jobs worked throughout the year; Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) for all family members; valid photo ID; copy of last year's tax return (if available); bank account number and routing number for direct deposit of refund; college expenses including books; and your most recent property tax statement."

By visiting the Center for Economic Progress website, we found two locations in Uptown and one in Rogers Park with the following information:

Truman College
1145 W. Wilson
Chicago, IL 60640
From January 23 thru April 15
Hours: Mon thru Thurs: 5:30pm - 8pm, Sat: 10am - 1pm
Additional Services: Checking and Savings Accounts; Prepaid Debit Cards; Financial Aid Assistance

North Side Credit Union
1011 W. Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
From February 2 thru April 15
Hours: Tues & Wed: 5:30pm - 8pm
Additional Services: Checking and Savings Accounts

Howard Area Community Center
1623 W. Howard
Chicago, IL 60626
From January 23 thru April 15
Hours: Wed: 5:30pm - 8pm, Sat: 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Additional Services: Checking and Savings Accounts; Prepaid Debit Cards; Financial Aid Assistance