Prepare Now for Your Appointment:

Pre-Register at least 24 Hours Prior to your visit by Logging Into in Our Tax Portal using the email we sent.

Login anytime from the MyCTS.App or the MyCTS.com homepage.

Once Logged in take time to View, Edit and Update Important Items such as:

• Mailing Address

• Contact Info

• Dependents

• Refund Deposit Instructions

Next, gather your required Documents and Upload Docs in Advance by clicking on the "Documents" tab in the Tax Portal.  Take Photos or Screenshots to make this even easier.  

Claiming Dependents?

IRS and the State are STRICT about document requirement to claim Dependents. These must be dated in year 2023. 

Dependents 18 and under require Proof of Address so gather things such as School, Medical or Daycare Mail to proof where the child lives.
Medicaid / SNAP recipients can get this here http://abe.illinois.gov

Uber and Lyft Drivers
We DO NOT NEED your 1099-K or 1099-NEC forms. You need the "Tax Summary" found on the "Tax Info" tab on the Website (and sometimes on their App).

Contractors, Sales & Gig Workers:
Received a 1099-K or 1099-NEC?  Be sure to Upload it.

Other Documents

You'll need your W-2 forms, 1099 forms and in some cases proof of items such as Dependent's Address, Child Care Expense and Studen Loan Interest.

Don't Wait - Get these securely uploaded ASAP.

Our preparers receive Notification that your documents are ready review and will save you some time by having reviewed these prior to your visit.

Can't Log In?  Try the "Password Reset" link at the bottom of the Tax Portal Login.

Contact us at (773) 282-3200 if you are having trouble or if you receive an error message.