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    FOX 32 Chicago: LadderUp Offers Free Tax Help Through April

    February 25, 2026

    FOX 32 Chicago covers LadderUp’s free tax preparation services offered at libraries and schools across Chicago…
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  • Tax filing assistance
    ABC57: ‘Ladder Up’ program offers free tax assistance for low-income families

    February 23, 2026

    ABC57 covers LadderUp’s free tax assistance program helping low-income families file returns and access refunds.
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  • RiverBender: Free Income Tax Preparation AssistanceAvailable for Qualifying Taxpayers

    February 10, 2026

    RiverBender reports on free tax preparation programs across Illinois, including LadderUp services helping qualifying taxpayers file…
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  • Tax volunteer smiling with tax filer
    Free Tax Help Available Across South Bend–Mishawaka as Ladder Up Opens 2026 Tax Season Services

    February 4, 2026

    Ladder Up is offering free, in-person tax preparation for eligible South Bend–Mishawaka residents.
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  • tax volunteer helping man file taxes
    Free Tax Help Available Across Chicagoland and Illinois as Ladder Up Opens 2026 Tax Season Sites

    February 4, 2026

    Ladder Up has opened free, in-person tax preparation sites across Chicagoland for eligible residents.
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    Ladder Up’s 1,000+ Volunteers Power Free Tax Help Across Chicagoland and Illinois, with Goal to Reach 2,000

    February 4, 2026

    IRS-certified volunteers power Ladder Up’s tax program, helping thousands of households file accurate returns.
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  • Tax Volunteers
    Evanston RoundTable: Need help doing your taxes? These free resources are here for you

    February 2, 2026

    Evanston RoundTable covers free tax filing resources available to Evanston residents, including LadderUp programs that help…
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  • South Bend Tax Assistance
    South Bend Tribune: Need tax prep help? These groups offer free help for eligible filers.

    January 30, 2026

    South Bend Tribune covers free tax preparation programs available in South Bend, including VITA, TAP and…
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    WNDU: Free tax filing services available in Portage Township

    January 29, 2026

    WNDU reports on LadderUp’s partnership with the Portage Township Trustee Office to offer free tax filing…
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