Providing Support for Success

We offer basic income tax information and tax planning classes to help ensure your success.

Small Business Training

We offer tax training for small businesses, such as taxicab drivers, beauticians, and child care providers, to help you operate your business better and maximize your income.

To learn more about this program, which is made possible through a partnership with the City of Chicago and CFED-Self Employment Tax Initiative, download a flyer.

Free Tax Preparation

The Center for Economic Progress, in partnership with the City of Chicago, is excited to announce free tax return preparation for Small Business owners (sole proprietors). This service is free of charge for families with incomes under $50,000 and individuals with incomes under $25,000. Download more information about this program.

The Child Care Business

Operating a home-based child care business is more than babysitting. It involves running a business. To sustain and grow their business, home-based child care providers need to understand complex self-employment tax laws and carefully record income and expenses.