Triton College's Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is offering Free Tax Assistance for households with older adults earning less than $69,000/year. River Forest Township, in coordination with Triton Community College, will have appointments at our building in Room 202 on Fridays February 20 to April 10 from 9:30A-12:30P. Advanced registration with an appointment is required by calling 708-456-0300 x3895.

NOTE: Last day to file for Tax Year 2025 is March 1, 2026.  Per state law, there are no time extensions. The Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral program is a tax-relief program that works like a loan. It allows qualified seniors to defer a maximum of $7,500 per tax year (this includes 1st and 2nd installments) on their primary home. The loan from the State of Illinois is paid when the property is sold, or upon the death of the participant.

With the March 17, Illinois Gubernatorial Primary Election approaching, please note the U.S. Postal Service changed how it defines a postmark. Under the new policy, a postmark now reflects the date the mail is processed, which may occur days after a voter drops their ballot in the mail. As a result, mail ballots placed in blue USPS collection boxes or dropped in post office mailboxes may not be postmarked the same day. This processing delay could affect whether a ballot meets Illinois’ legal requirements to be counted.