Free Tax Preparation for Qualified Taxpayers
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Service and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs offer free tax help for individuals making $67,000 a year or less, people 60 years of age or older, individuals with disabilities, and taxpayers with limited English-speaking skills
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program provides free tax assistance, with a special focus on taxpayers over the age of 50 or who have low-to-moderate income. Program availability is determined at the local or community level (AARP membership not required).
In Chicagoland, the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP) provides free basic tax return preparation for families earning up to $67,000 and individuals earning up to $35,000 annually.
Business Resources
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State - LLC Publications & Forms
US Small Business Association - Writing a Business Plan
Illinois Department of Commerce - Starting Your Business In Illinois
City of Chicago - Licensing Page
Funding
Allies for Community Business Grants
Kiva Loans
US Small Business Association Loans
CIBC Bank Loans and Credit Lines
Women's Business Development Center Direct Lending Programs
SomerCor Illinois Small Business Loans
Immigration information
What to do if Immigration comes to your workplace?
¿Qué hacer si la inmigración llega a su lugar de trabajo?
The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Service and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs offer free tax help for individuals making $67,000 a year or less, people 60 years of age or older, individuals with disabilities, and taxpayers with limited English-speaking skills
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program provides free tax assistance, with a special focus on taxpayers over the age of 50 or who have low-to-moderate income. Program availability is determined at the local or community level (AARP membership not required).
In Chicagoland, the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP) provides free basic tax return preparation for families earning up to $67,000 and individuals earning up to $35,000 annually.
Business Resources
Office of the Illinois Secretary of State - LLC Publications & Forms
US Small Business Association - Writing a Business Plan
Illinois Department of Commerce - Starting Your Business In Illinois
City of Chicago - Licensing Page
Funding
Allies for Community Business Grants
Kiva Loans
US Small Business Association Loans
CIBC Bank Loans and Credit Lines
Women's Business Development Center Direct Lending Programs
SomerCor Illinois Small Business Loans
Immigration information
What to do if Immigration comes to your workplace?
¿Qué hacer si la inmigración llega a su lugar de trabajo?