CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College will host free tax assistance for those who qualify Jan. 19 through April 13. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in Room A102 at the college, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic prepares tax returns for individuals or households with incomes less than $50,000.

All tax forms will be provided. Participants should bring the following: valid photo ID for main taxpayer on tax return; Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number letters for all those reported on the tax return; all 2012 wages W2s and other income/expense documents; a copy of last year’s tax return, if available; and bank account information for direct deposits.