HELP ME FILE MY TAXES

In light of the difficulties for taxpayers during the Coronavirus pandemic, deadlines to file and pay Federal and Illinois income taxes are extended to July 15, 2020.

2020 METEC VITA Schedule [UPDATE June 23]:

• Metec will being doing taxes on a limited basis by appointment only on the following days:
  • Monday June 29
  • Monday July 6
  • Monday July 13
• Appointments will be made between 10:00am to 3:00pm in half hour time slots.
• We are only filing return for the 2019 tax year.
  • NO previous tax years or any tax return amendments.
• Client’s must come with:
  • All 2019 Tax documents required for filing
  • Driver’s License/State ID/Passport
  • Social Security Card for the taxpayer(s) and all dependents.
• Clients who do not bring all the required documentation with them forfeit their appointment.
• Clients who show up more than 5 minutes late past their scheduled time forfeit their appointment.
• Clients are required to wear a mask and follow appropriate social distancing guidelines.
• Clients are required to wait in their car until their scheduled appointment time.
• We cannot accommodate children or extra visitors during appointments, except in the case of clients who require caregiver assistance or other necessary accommodations.

How can I still file my taxes online?

• Click on one of the following programs to be directed to their website
  • IRS: Free File Online: 
    • If your 2019 adjusted gross income was $69,000 or less, you may find one or more Free File Online options for you through the IRS.
  • United Way: My Free Taxes
    • Provided by United Way’s partnership with H&R Block, every household with a simple return can file their federal and state taxes.