• For information on Residential Property Tax Appeals, please refer to the Cook County Assessor's website here.

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• Learn about Property tax savings for Homeowner Exemptions here.

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• Learn about the Cook County Treasurer's Office - Learn about the Annual Tax Sale and the Scavenger Tax Sale.

• Surviving Spouse Abatement: The Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Chicago City Council have passed ordinances to authorize a property tax abatement in their jurisdictions for the surviving spouses of Cook County’s fallen heroes. The program serves surviving spouses of a fallen police officer, soldier or rescue worker. This program will recognize and honor the ongoing impact of this sacrifice on these families.

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• Senior Property Tax Exemptions 

  • Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption

  • The Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program

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• Child Tax Credits: Many parents and guardians are eligible for the Child Tax Credit and many people are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. You can determine if you are eligible here or find free resources to help you get your Child Tax Credit. Go to ChildTaxCredit.Gov for information on how to get free assistance filing your taxes.

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• The City of Chicago's free tax assistance program started in late January and remains open through mid-April. Eligibility requirements apply.

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• Illinois Department of Employment Security IDES 1099-G Tax Form information.

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• Ladder UP is offering Free Tax Preparation services. Learn more here.