The Center of Concern announced last week that it has begun an income tax assistance program designed to help seniors and people with low incomes or who are disabled earning $60,000 or less a year.
Community volunteers are trained to help eligible taxpayers with credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Credit for the Elderly, as well as processing their returns.
A sliding-fee-scale to determine financial assistance is based on the family or individual’s income and family size.
The sliding-fee is based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
“Thanks to help from community volunteers and Maine Township, the Center of Concern can provide this service to seniors, low-income and the disabled who need income tax assistance,” said John McNabola, executive director of the Center of Concern.
To make an appointment or inquiry about the Center of Concern Income Tax Assistance Program, call 847-823-0453 or visit www.centerofconcern.org/programs/community-services/income-tax-assistance.