VITA Programs | Chicago Hearing Society

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program for Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH) individuals. Helps individuals to prepare and file taxes through e-file.

Date of Last Formal Update

11/06/2024

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211 DuPage County

Physical Address

1444 West Willow Street, Chicago, IL 60642

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Application process

Call 773-904-0155 or email [email protected] and [email protected] to schedule an appointment

Fee

No Fees

Required documents

Photo ID; State ID or driver's License; Social Security card or a letter from Social Security with your name and social security number (copies accepted); Social security cards of dependent children; W-2 forms from all jobs worked during the tax year; Copies of current health insurance cards; Copy of completed tax forms from previous year.

Eligibility

Persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing (DDBHH).

Languages

Spanish, American Sign Language, English

Service area

Dupage County, IL Will County, IL Cook County, IL Kane County, IL Lake County, IL

Agency info

Chicago Hearing Society

Provides audiology services, sign language interpreters, domestic violence counseling and for deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing (DDBHH) persons. Provides amplified phone demonstrations through ITAC's free amplified phone program. Audiological services include hearing testing and guidance in the selection and use of hearing aids. Also provides tax filing services through their VITA program for DDBHH persons.