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Springfield, IL – Low-to-moderate income families and senior
citizens needing assistance filing their 2019 income taxes can
receive free help through several trusted programs across the
State of Illinois. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and AARP
Tax-Aide programs are providing free basic income tax return
preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in
over 300 locations statewide.
“Taxes are due in one month. If a qualified taxpayer needs help
filing their return, there is free assistance available for
them,” said David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of
Revenue. “In locations all across the state, working-families or
elderly taxpayers can meet with a certified volunteer who will
help them file their state and federal returns accurately and on
time. By increasing participation and compliance, we build trust
in our tax system and ensure every taxpayer receives any refund
they are due.”
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and the Tax Counseling
for the Elderly programs offer free tax help for individuals
making $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities, taxpayers who
speak limited English and individuals 60 years of age or older.
AARP’s Foundation Tax-Aide program focuses on helping low-to-moderate income
individuals, with special attention to those over 50 years of age. An AARP
membership is not required.
“I want to thank the Illinois Department of Revenue, Tax Counseling for the
Elderly (TCE), and AARP Tax-Aide programs for providing this much needed service
to older adults across the state that just need help,” said Paula Basta,
Director of IDoA. “I encourage everyone to spread the word to those that need
assistance with filing their 2019 income taxes, all of which can be quite
frankly overwhelming and confusing.”
Taxpayers can search for a free tax assistance provider closest to them by
visiting the Illinois Department of Revenue’s website tax.illinois.gov.
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