One out of every five people who qualify for the earned income tax credit never claim it. Now, the city is offering help to make sure they do.Location and address: St. Columbanus The Glasshouse, 331 E. 71st St.
In Illinois, 170,000 taxpayers failed to apply for the tax credit. The average refund is nearly $5,000.
This year, the city is operating 30 places for low-income families to get their tax returns prepared for free.
Dispatches from Chicago's south side.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Free Tax Preparation Help For Low-Income Families
From the EveryBlock 6th Ward feed an article from WBBM-TV and an address in the ward where you can utilize this service.
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