Free tax assistance at McHenry County College

McHenry County College will host free tax assistance for those who qualify through April 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in Room A106 at the college, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic prepares tax returns for individuals with incomes of less than $20,000 and families (i.e., more than one person in the home) with incomes less than $45,000.

All tax forms will be provided. Participants should bring the following: valid photo ID for main taxpayer on tax return, Social Security or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number cards for all family members reported on the tax return, all 2008 W2s and other income/expense documents, copy of last year's tax return, if available, and bank account information for direct deposits.