Just a couple of weeks left to file your taxes. If you qualify, there are several options for getting free filing help in the Bronx, including the following:
- The Refuge House, 2715 Bainbridge Ave., offers free tax filing through 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, through April 15. For qualification information and a detailed schedule, visit www.nypl.org/taxhelp, or call 311 for free tax preparation assistance.
- Community Tax Aid, Inc. provides free tax preparation through April 15 for individuals earning less than $25,000 or families with incomes of less than $50,000. For more information, including locations, hours, and required documents, visit www.communitytaxaidnyc.org.
- BronxWorks is offering free tax preparation to low income taxpayers at the Food Bank of New York’s Morris Innovative Senior Center, 80 E. 181st St. and at Community Aid at 2070 Grand Concourse. For more information, including additional locations, or a detailed schedule, call (646) 393-4009 or visit www.bronxworks.org.