Community Service Programs
Community Service Programs
The Center of Concern offers a wide range of professional counseling services to help members of the community. All services are available by appointment. View a calendar of available dates or call us at 847-823-0453 x1008.
In the Income Tax Assistance section add a final sentence that says: Download the Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet and Consent to Disclose Tax Return Information PDF form to print and fill out in advance of your appointment.
Legal Counseling
Volunteer attorneys will provide services for individuals making under $30,000 annually or couples earning under $40,000 annually, with total assets (not including your home/primary residence) under $50,000.
If you do not qualify for services and need a referral, please call us at 847-823-0453.
Financial Counseling
Income Tax Assistance
Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax preparation help to individuals who are age 60 and older as well as people with low household incomes. Tax return preparation assistance is provided to taxpayers during the normal period for filing Federal income tax returns which is from January 1 to April 15 each year. However, the program provides quality tax assistance year-round.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
The Center of Concern’s IRS Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) provides representation to eligible residents before the IRS or in court on audits, appeals, tax collection matters in dispute amounts of less than $50,000. Learn more at centerofconcern.org/litc
Employment Counseling
COVID-19 Resources
Find current COVID-19 information and resources: https://www.centerofconcern.org/covid