There are several ways Bronx residents can receive free tax prep help, here are some of the upcoming programs:
- Ridgewood Savings Bank, 3445 Jerome Ave., is hosting ARIVA’s free Tax Preparation Day on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bronx residents are eligible for free tax filing if they are single with no dependents and earn less than $25,000 or file with dependents and earn less than $50,000. For more information or to schedule an appointment in advance, call (718) 881-3430.
- University Neighborhood Housing Program and The Refuge House, 2715 Bainbridge Ave., will host free tax filing which is available from Jan. 23 to April 10 on select Wednesdays 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no walk-ins) for individuals and families whose gross income in 2012 was less than $56,000 with dependents, or $25,000 without dependents. E-file and Direct Deposit options are available for fast and accurate preparation. For more information and an appointment, call (718) 933-2539.
- The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. (718) 579-4244, and the Grand Concourse Library, 155 E. 173rd St. (718) 583-6611, are assisting with filing taxes, free, for those who qualify, from Jan. 30 through April 15. For qualification information and a detailed schedule, visit www.nypl.org/taxhelp, or call 311 for free tax preparation assistance.