Tax Preparation Assistance | Southwestern Illinois College Program and Services for Older Persons Belleville
201 North Church Street, Belleville, IL 62220
Eligibility
Must have made less than $69,000 last year
Required documents
- Photo ID
- Social Security cards for self, spouse and dependents
- An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for self, spouse and dependents if Social Security number isn't available
- Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
- Birth dates for self, spouse and dependents on the tax return
- Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099-Misc) from all employers
- Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
- All Forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements/Health Insurance Statements
- Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
- A copy of last years federal and state returns, if available
- Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check
- To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
- Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business - Employer Identification Number
- Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable
- Property tax bill
Hours
Mon and Wed - 8:15am to 12:30pm
February 4 - April 15, 2026
618-234-4410
Voice·
Main
618-234-8634
Fax·
Fax
Languages
English
Application process
Call (618) 277-5511 to schedule an appointment
Fees
No Fees
Service area
St. Clair County in Illinois
Provides assistance and friendship to seniors who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills. Aims to keep seniors independent longer, and offer respite to family caregivers. Services include Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Disability Related Transportation, Tax Preparation Assistance, Welfare Rights Assistance, Blood Pressure Screening, Specialized Telecommunications Equipment, Therapeutic Exercise, Flu Vaccines, Senior Companion Program, Exercise Classes/Groups, Recreational Activities/Sport, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Field Trips/Excursions, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Volunteer Recruitment/Placement, In Person Crisis Intervention, Housing Advocacy Groups, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, Specialized Information and Referral, and Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education.
AKA
SWIC-PSOP
PSOP
Date of Last Formal Update
02/13/2026
Data provided by
United Way of Greater St Louis 211
What's Here
Providing organization
SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OLDER PERSONS
Provides assistance and friendship to seniors who have difficulty with daily living tasks, such as shopping or paying bills. Aims to keep seniors independent longer, and offer respite to family caregivers. Services include Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites, Disability Related Transportation, Tax Preparation Assistance, Welfare Rights Assistance, Blood Pressure Screening, Specialized Telecommunications Equipment, Therapeutic Exercise, Flu Vaccines, Senior Companion Program, Exercise Classes/Groups, Recreational Activities/Sport, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Field Trips/Excursions, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Volunteer Recruitment/Placement, In Person Crisis Intervention, Housing Advocacy Groups, Extreme Cold Warming Centers, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, Specialized Information and Referral, and Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education.
AKA
SWIC-PSOP
PSOP
