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Free Tax Preparation
2023-04-01 09:00:00 2023-04-01 13:00:00 America/Chicago Free Tax Preparation Free tax preparation for individuals and families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This service is by appointment only. Call 224-535-9856 to make an appointment. Main Library - Grove Room

Saturday, April 01
9:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-01 09:00:00 2023-04-01 13:00:00 America/Chicago Free Tax Preparation Free tax preparation for individuals and families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This service is by appointment only. Call 224-535-9856 to make an appointment. Main Library - Grove Room

Main Library

Grove Room

Free tax preparation for individuals and families who qualify for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This service is by appointment only. Call 224-535-9856 to make an appointment.

In partnership with Livingston Taxes, Gail Borden's Main Library is a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) location. VITA provides free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, limited English speaking taxpayers, and seniors who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Visit Benefits.gov and GBPL's Tax Information webpage for more information.

Hours for this service will be:

  • Thursdays from 4 pm to 8 pm
  • Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm


Service will generally be available in both English and Spanish.

 

Please contact Free For You services at (224) 535-9856 with tax questions and to schedule an appointment.

 

For other VITA service questions, contact the Information Services Desk at (847) 429-4680.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business & Finance | Activity |

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