Tax Assistance Program - Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep

3106 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

For households (taxpayer and a dependent, married couple, etc.) earning up to $40,000 annually, AND $40,000 for individuals.

Hours

Hours by locations vary. For more details, please visit website: https://www.goladderup.org/locations

(312) 588-6900

Voice·

Info Line from January to April

Websitehttps://www.goladderup.org/our-services/financial-aid-for-college/

Email[email protected]

Interpretation services

English; Spanish

Application process

No appointment needed. The site closes once capacity is reached. For more information on locations, please visit http://www.goladderup.org/locations For ITIN applications/renewals please call (312) 409-1555 or email [email protected] to set up an appointment.

Fees

Free

Service area

Cook County, IL Kane County, IL Will County, IL

Through our Tax Assistance Program, Ladder Up mobilizes trained volunteers to provide low-income taxpayers with free tax return preparation. We ensure our clients access various tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), thereby maximizing their tax benefits. Additionally, we assist those without a social security number by processing Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) applications.

Date of Last Formal Update

02/04/2026

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211 Metro Chicago

What's Here

VITA Program Sites Professional Tax Preparation Services

Providing organization

Ladder Up

Ladder Up provides free financial programs to help individuals secure tax refunds, resolve problems with the IRS & IDOR, navigate financial systems, and college success track to help students navigate the FAFSA.