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Auburn Gresham Free Tax Site Closes 2019 With Record Returns!

Auburn Gresham Free Tax Site is open through Tax Day, April 15th. This year Ladder Up has joined forces with Center for Economic Progress and it's been a great tax season, offering the same great service for our clients, as we always have.

Project Money | Change Your Money Change Your Life

Project Money program is kicking off to help you get smart about your money! With a theme "Change Your Money Change Your Life," by working with a financial coach, receiving high quality financial education, and working as a community to improve wealth, you'll see how changing the relationship with your money can change your life! Click on the story to find out how.

Auburn Gresham File Taxes For Free Until April 18th!

2016 Auburn Gresham Free Tax Site, starts Saturday, January 23, 2016. There is a new and improved locaiton, thanks to the upgraded, St. Sabina Community and Technology Center. The new location is 7811 S. Racine. Just 1/2 block away from the old site. The requirements are the same.It is still first come, first served. Doors open about 1 hour before start time. New large capacity waiting room. Pass the word!

Auburn Gresham Tax opens with big returns for 2016!

Auburn Gresham Tax opens with big returns for 2016!

Auburn Gresham FREE TAX SITE!

The Auburn Gresham FREE Tax Site provideS FREE tax help to Families with incomes less than $50,000 and Individuals with incomes less than $25,000. It starts, Wednesday, January 21st!  Come early! Line forms at the GADC intake area, 7903 S. Racine. The DOORS OPEN at 5:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00am. This FREE service is based on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to come earlier to hold your spot in line. DOORS close when we reach capacity and might close earlier than times posted.

If you have the time we have the talent

Why pay high and hidden fees to have your income taxes prepared? Why let another tax preparer take away from your hard earned income? If these questions seemingly apply to you, then the Auburn Gresham Resource Center FREE tax preparation is for you.

Governor Quinn signs Earned Income Tax Credit into law

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law tax relief credits for working families across the Land of Lincoln. Formerally, Senate Bill 400, this new legislation provides the largest increase of more than a decade to the Illinois' Earned Income Tax Credit.

Getting My Taxes Done

Dwayne Jackson, a local resident, shares his sentiments about the Auburn Gresham free tax site and getting an email address. Click to read more!

Free Tax Services Cites Record Numbers

Auburn Gresham's Free Tax Services Cites Records Numbers

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