Did you know that Chicago Hearing Society offer FREE tax preparation assistance to those in need? In this image someone is working on their taxes.

Tax Program

Do you need help with filing your taxes?

CHS is pleased to partner with Ladder Up to provide free tax preparation for the Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing individuals. Come to Ladder Up for ASL Tax Days at Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL. ASL interpreters will be provided on February 24, March 5, 6 and 26, 2024 from 11:00AM-3:00PM. See the flyer for more information.

If you have any questions, please reach out to CHS at 773-904-0154 or CHSCOA@anixter.org.

  • State ID or driver’s license
  • Social Security card or a letter from Social Security with your name and SS number (copies are acceptable.)
  • Social Security cards for all children you will claim as dependents
  • W-2 forms from ALL jobs worked in 2019 (MUST BRING W-2s for ALL jobs).
  • Copies of current health insurance cards.
  • Copy of your completed tax forms from 2019
  • Bank information or cancelled check or account number and routing number for direct deposit of your refund
  • SSA-1099 forms
  • INT-1099 forms or ANY papers that say “1099” at the top
  • 2019 alimony payments or receipts
  • Copy of the tax bill with the Property Index Number (PIN) on it if you owned a house or condo in 2019 and paid real estate taxes.
  • Any papers you received in the mail that say “Important Tax Information” on the envelope
  • Copy of Form 1095 if you get it in the mail.
  • Everyone who wants their taxes done at CHS must come to their appointment. We will not do taxes for anyone NOT present at CHS for the appointment. If filing together, Husband and Wife must come to the appointment together.
  • These dates are for income tax assistance only. Staff will not be available to discuss other issues on these dates. For other assistance, please contact Michelle Mendiola to make an appointment.
  • We prepare some limited Schedule C (self-employed or independent contractor) forms. We do NOT prepare Schedule E (rental income) forms. We do NOT prepare complicated taxes.

If you are not sure of your taxes, please call Michelle Mendiola at (773) 904-0155 (VP) or email MMendiola@anixter.org