Tax Outreach Help from LIFT
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Tax season is approaching. LIFT-Evanston is the only IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site in Evanston. We offer free tax preparation services for qualified low-income individuals. We are staffed by trained volunteers from Northwestern University.
Trained tax advocates will assist clients with preparing and submitting tax returns online, in addition to identifying eligibility for valuable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). LIFT-Evanston is the only IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site in Evanston.
Clients who file their taxes with paid preparers can spend as much as 20 percent of their refunds on fees or if they try to prepare their taxes independently, they may receive a much smaller refund. The refunds and credits place money directly into the pockets of struggling families, which converts to better economic and social health of local communities.
In addition to giving people a significant economic boost, LIFT’s tax advocates gain experience in preparing taxes, understanding tax code, and strengthening their financial literacy.
Please download LIFT's tax outreach material here to determine your eligibility: Eligibility Information Sheet.pdf.
Tax appointments are currently being scheduled for Jan. 28th-April 13th. Not everyone is eligible for our services. Please see the eligibility information sheets for details.
Monday through Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesdays: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday 2/11, 2/25, 3/3, 3/31, 4/7: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Simply call (847) 491-6707 to determine eligibility and set up an appointment.
Eligibility Information Sheets are also available in Polish and Spanish:
Eligibility Information Sheet_Polish.pdf
Eligibility Information Sheet_Spanish.pdf