Of particular interest to members of the Hispanic community and other workers not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number, the talk will focus on issues relating to obtaining an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) and responsibilities for filing a tax return. Santos, who is based in Chicago, will also discuss federal tax compliance education regarding taxpayer rights, responsibilities and benefits.

Santos, who is fluent in both Spanish and English, has been working with tax compliance education and ITIN issues since 1996. Together with the Center for Economic Progress, he has conducted more than 100 tax assistance outreaches at churches, schools, banks, community centers and the Mexican Consulate throughout the Chicago area and also in Rockford, Springfield and the Quad Cities.

"My Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) students will be attending Hector’s presentation, but many in the community may find the presentation helpful and enlightening," said MC accounting professor Judy Peterson.