The following groups and organizations are providing free tax prep help at locations throughout the Bronx:

• Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr., in conjunction with Bronx Independent Living Services is offering Free Tax Assistance and preparation to seniors in the Bronx, on Wednesday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4419 Third Ave., Suite 2C, (between 181st& 182nd Street). You must bring W-2 and/or 1099 statements, and the 2010 tax return.  All tax forms are prepared by certified volunteers, who were trained by the Internal Revenue Service. Space is limited. Call (718) 590-6248 to make your reservation.

•  The University Neighborhood Housing Program, Ariva, a non-profit organization that trains volunteers who provide pro-bono (free) tax preparation services, and FB Community Services, are offering Free Federal and State Income Tax Assistance to low-income residents of the Bronx. Certified Tax Preparers will be ready to assist you at Refuge House, 2715 Bainbridge Ave. (near East 196th Street). Appointment days and times are: Wednesdays Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 15, & 29, March 28, April 4, and 11, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m., and Saturdays Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 11, & 25, March 24, 31, and April 14, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Space is limited, so call (718) 933-2539, to secure your appointment.  Spanish language services also provided.

•  Ridgewood Savings Bank in conjunction with Ariva, a non-profit organization, which trains volunteers who provide pro-bono (free) tax preparation services, are hosting Free Tax Prep Days to eligible low-income Bronx residents at four of Ridgewood Savings Bank’s convenient locations.  The dates, times, and locations are: Saturday, Feb. 18, from 10 a.m. ti 4 p.m., at the Jerome Avenue Branch, located at 3445 Jerome Ave., (718) 881-3430; Saturday Feb. 25, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the White Plains Road Branch, located at 4101 White Plains Road at 229th Street, (718) 882-0440; Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Allerton Avenue Branch, located at 711 Allerton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467, (718) 882-2220.  Space is limited, so qualifying taxpayers are urged to call the branch of their interest in advance to schedule an appointment.

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