2024 Chicagoland Income Tax Preparation Services
Oak Park Township Senior Services provides this list as a courtesy to persons in need of such services. This information in no way constitutes an endorsement or recommendation of the businesses listed, nor is this in any way a complete list of services or businesses. Recipients of this information are reminded to investigate the business thoroughly before making a selection.
AARP
Forest Park Community Center
7640 Jackson Blvd
Forest Park, IL
(708) 771-7737
By appointment only
Mondays and Tuesdays
February 1 - March 31, 2023
Clients will need to visit or call the community center to pick up a packet. Paperwork needs to be completed before the scheduled appointment.
Triton College (scheduling)
Triton College
2000 5th Avenue
River Grove, IL
(708) 456-0300, ext. 3895 (no messages, please be patient)
By appointment only - No appointments before January 29, 2024
Monday through Friday
9 am to 3 pm
January 23 - April 15, 2023
Triton College will recommend a closer tax site depending on the client's location.
Ladder Up
FREE Tax Preparation of Federal and State Income Tax Returns - WALK-IN SERVICE ONLY
Families and individuals earning up to $64,000 per year $32,000 for individuals
Must be a Full-Year Illinois Resident (Ladder Up does NOT prepare other states, military personnel, and/or partial-year residents)
Taxpayers filing a joint tax return (married) must BOTH be present
Cicero Unity Junior High School Cafeteria
2100 S. Laramie Ave, Cafeteria
Cicero, IL 60804
First come, first serve
Saturdays
9 am to 12 pm (or until capacity is reached)
January 27 - April 13, 2024
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Casa Esperanza
1116 N. 22nd Ave
Melrose Park, IL
First come, first serve
Saturdays
9 am to 12 pm (or until capacity is reached)
January 27 - April 13, 2024
Hermosa - WIC Diversey
4620 W. Diversey
Chicago, IL
First come, first service
Mondays
10 am to 2 pm
Saturdays
9 am to 12 pm
January 27 - April 13, 2024
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide
Site Locator Only: (888) 227-7669
Press Option 1, then follow the prompts for location, add zip code.
Have pen and paper ready.
https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/aarp_taxaide/locations/
Toll-free Nationwide: (888) 687-2277 or (888) OUR-AARP
Toll-free TTY: (877) 434-7598
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AARPFoundation
Twitter: @AARPFoundation
Email: taxaide@aarp.org
IRS Free e-file Options
https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
To filter the list, on Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must be entered. Each offer for free tax prep has different eligibility requirements and state filing allowances.
More Information
Federal Income Tax Returns
www.irs.gov
1-800-829-1040
Illinois Income Tax
Returns www.revenue.state.il.us
1-800-732-8866