McHenry County College (MCC) is hosting free tax assistance and e-filing of federal and state returns for qualified individuals now through April 15 with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Clinic.
Walk-in hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Room A102 at the college, located at 8900 U.S. Hwy 14 in Crystal Lake. The clinic is closed March 29 and April 1.
Attendees should use the South Entrance, park in Lower Level Parking Lot B, and enter Building A through door A6 (the entrance closest to Route 14).
The VITA Clinic prepares tax returns for individuals or households with incomes less than $60,000.
All tax forms will be provided. Participants should bring a valid photo ID for main taxpayers on tax return; Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letters for all family members reported on the tax return (mandatory); all 2022 earnings statements (W2s) and other income/expense documents; a copy of last year’s return, if available; and bank account information for direct deposits.
Other documents to bring, if applicable, are: tuition statements and expenses (1098-T), mortgage interest statements (1098), real estate tax bill, self-employed business income and expense, brokerage statements, advanced credit money received during 2022, and cancellation of debt/bankruptcy information.
Additional services available with appointment include banking and financial counseling, assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, and filing an application for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). MCC is a Certified Acceptance Agent for ITIN applications. This allows MCC to verify authenticity of Passports and other documents, eliminating the need to submit these to IRS.
For more information, visit
www.mchenry.edu/vita or contact Ann Esarco at
vita@mchenry.edu.
