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FREE TAX PREPARATION SITES

Following is a partial list of free tax preparation sites for lower income New Yorkers.

New York City

To locate free tax preparation sites throughout New York City, call:

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311 and ask for an operator who speaks your language

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In English, 1-866-WAGE-PLUS (1-866-924-3758)

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In Spanish, 1-866-DOLARES (1-866-365-2737)

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In Mandarin, 1-888-666-6650

For more information contact:

Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project (NEDAP) 73 Spring Street, Suite 506 New York, NY 10012 Tel: (212) 680-5100

The Robin Hood Foundation 826 Broadway, 7th Floor New York, NY 10003 (212) 227-6601

Free Tax Preparation Sites:

BROOKLYN (Bed-Stuy) Bed.-Stuy. Restoration - CFRC Phone: 1-866-924-3758 Address: 1368 Fulton Street, inside courtyard of Bed-Stuy Restoration, across from Duane Reade Brooklyn, NY 11216 Dates & Hours of Operation: January 24th thru February ? M ? Th, 12-7; F, 12-4; Sat, 9-5; March 1st to April 10th ? M ? Th, 12-7; Sat, 9-5; F and Sun, Closed. April 11th to April 15th ? M ? F, 10-7. No appointment needed. Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese Eligibility: With dependents ? income of less than $40,000 No dependents ? income of less than $20,000 (Downtown) Independence Community Bank - CFRC Phone: 1-866-924-3758 Address: 195 Montague Street, 4th Floor Independence Bank Building, between Court Street and

Clinton Street. Brooklyn, NY 11201 Dates & Hours of Operation: January 19th ? April 10th ? M ? Th, 12-7; F 12-4; Sat, 9-5; Sun, Closed (Except on January 30th, February 6th, February 13th, and February 20th from 12-4) April 11th to April 15th ? M ? F, 10-7. No appointment needed. Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian Eligibility: With dependents ? income of less than $40,000 No dependents ? income of less than $20,000 (Sunset Park) Center for Family Life - CFRC Phone: 1-866-924-3758 Address: 5505 Fourth Avenue, between 55th Street and 56th Street Brooklyn, NY 11220 Dates & Hours of Operation: January 24th thru February ? M ? Th, 12-7; F, 12-4; Sat, 9-5; Sun, Closed. March 1st to April 10th ? M ? Th, 12-7; Sat, 9-5; Fri and Sun, Closed. April 11th to April 15th ? M ? F, 10-7. No appointment needed. Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic Eligibility: With dependents ? income of less than $40,000 No dependents ? income of less than $20,000 (East) Warburg Lutheran Home for the Aged - CTA Phone: CTA phone ? 212-613-3101, English CTA Tax line ? 212-613-3187 Address: 50 Sheffield Street (Atlantic Ave) Dates & Hours of Operation: Feb 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, 19, 26; Apr. 2 and 9th Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No appointment needed. Eligibility: Individuals ? Income of less than $25,000* Families ? Income of less than $35,000* *less than $2,650 of income can be from interest, dividends, or capital gains (Flatbush) Flatbush Dutch Reform Church - CTA Phone: CTA phone ? 212-613-3101, English CTA Tax line ? 212-613-3187 Address: 890 Flatbush Avenue (at Church Ave opposite the movie theater inside church) Dates & Hours of Operation: Feb 12, 19, 26; Mar. 5, 19, 26; Apr. 2 and 9th Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. No appointment needed. Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Creole. Eligibility: Individuals ? Income of less than $25,000* Families ? Income of less than $35,000*

*less than $2,650 of income can be from interest, dividends, or capital gains Brooklyn IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center Phone: (718) 488-2068 Address: 625 Fulton St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 Dates & Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. No appointment needed. Languages: Multilingual Eligibility: Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit or have an income of less than $36,000. Bushwick Cooperative Credit Union Phone: 917-345-0431, 718-418-8232 Address: 1475 Myrtle Avenue Dates & Hours of Operation: January 19, 2005 ? April 15, 2005 W, Th, Fr, Sat 11am- 4pm, and Thursday and Friday evenings from 6-9pm Appointed preferred (esp. for Saturdays) Languages: English, Spanish Eligibility: No requirements. Offer prep. for self-employed? Yes Make the Road by Walking, sponsored by Bushwick Cooperative Credit Union Phone: (718) 418-7690 Address: 301 Grove St., Brooklyn, NY 11237 Dates & Hours of Operation: January 25, 2005 ? April 15th, 2005 Th, Fr 6pm - 9pm , Sa 11am - 4pm Languages: English, Spanish Eligibility: No requirements. ACORN Phone: 718-246-7900, ext. 266 Address: 595 Sutter Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207 Dates & Hours of Operation: Jan. 18- Apr. 15 T-F: 3-8, SAT-SUN 12-5 Appointment optional. Languages: English, Spanish Eligibility: Income under $35,000 COJO (Council of Jewish Organizations) Flatbush Phone: 718-627-5036 718-627-5039 718-627-5068 Address: 1658 Coney Island Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11230 Dates & Hours of Operation: Open Jan. 17-Apr. 15 M-TH: 4-8 SUN: 9-5

(Call before to confirm.) BROOKLYN CREDIT UNION 1474 Myrtle Avenue Phone: 917-345-0431 Subway: L to Myrtle-Wycoff or M to Knickerbocker; Bus: B54 to Wycoff/Knickerbocker Opens January 17, 2006 Hours: Tues. 6 - 9 pm; Wed. - Thurs. 11 am - 9 pm; Fri. - Sat. 11 am 5 pm. Appointments strongly preferred. Please use phone number above to schedule a time. YOU GOTTA BELIEVE! 1728 Mermaid Avenue (Off Stillwell Avenue) Phone: 718-246-7900, x270 Subway: Q, F, D, N to Stillwell Avenue; Bus: B64 to Stillwell Avenue Opens January 15, 2006 Hours: Thurs. - Fri. 2 - 8 pm; Sat. 12 - 5 pm; Sun. 3 - 7 pm. VISIBILITY CONSULTING SERVICES 1626A Bedford Avenue Phone: 718-246-7900, x270 Subway: 2, 3, 4 to Franklin Avenue; Bus: B45 to Sterling Place/Bedford Avenue Opens January 15, 2006 Hours: Thurs. - Fri. 2 - 8 pm; Sat. - Sun. 12 - 5 pm. INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY BANK 195 Montague Street, 4th floor between Court and Clinton Streets Phone: 718-625-1865 Subway: M, N, R, to Court Street; 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall Opens January 19, 2006 Hours: January - February ? Mon.- Thurs. 12 - 7 pm, Fri. 12 - 4 pm, Sat. 9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 12 - 4 pm; March - April 9 ? Mon. - Thurs. 12 - 7 pm, Fri. 12 - 4 pm, Sat. 9 am - 5 pm; April 10 - April 15 ? Mon.- Fri. 10 am 7 pm, Sat. 9 am - 5 pm. Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian MHANY STOREFRONT 447 New Lots Avenue Phone: 718-246-7900, x270 Subway: L to New Lots Avenue Opens January 15, 2006 Hours: Thurs. - Fri. 3 - 8 pm; Sat. - Sun. 12 - 5 pm. N.Y. SENATOR KEVIN PARKER'S CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS 2917 Glenwood Road (between Nostrand and Flatbush) Phone: 718-246-7900, x270 Subway: 2 to Flatbush Avenue; Bus: B41 to Flatbush Avenue -East 29th Street Opens January 15, 2006 Hours: Thurs. - Fri. 2 - 8 pm; Sat. - Sun. 12 - 5 pm. EL PUENTE 289 Grand Street (between Roebling and Havemeyer Street)

Phone: 718-246-7900, x270 Subway: L train to Bedford Ave; J/M train to Marcy Ave Opens January 15, 2006 Hours: Thurs. - Fri. 2 - 8 pm; Sat. - Sun. 12 - 5 pm.

BRONX (Fordham) 1199 SEIU Training Center - CFRC Phone: 1-866-924-3758 Address: 2514 Creston Avenue, around the back of the former Caldor's on the corner of Fordham Road and Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10468 Dates & Hours of Operation: January 19th - April 10th ? M- Th, 12-7; F, 12-4; Sat, 9-5; Sun, Closed (Except on January 30th, February 6th, February 13th, and February 20th from 12-4) April 11th to April 15th ? M ? F, 10-7. No appointment needed. Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese Eligibility: With dependents ? income of less than $40,000 No dependents ? income of less than $20,000 South Bronx ? CFRC Phone: 1-866-924-3758 Address: 555 Bergen Avenue, between East 149th Street and Westchester Avenue. Bronx, NY 10455 Dates & Hours of Operation: January 24th to February ? M ? Th, 12-7; F, 12-4; Sat, 9-5; Sun, Closed. March 1st to April 10th ? M ? Th, 12-7; Sat, 9-5; Fri and Sun, Closed. April 11th to April 15th ? M ? F, 10-7. Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese Eligibility: With dependents ? income of less than $40,000 No dependents ? income of less than $20,000 Hunts Point - CFRC Phone: 1-866-924-3758 Address: 945 East 163rd Street, between Intervale Avenue and Kelly Street. Bronx, NY 10459 Dates & Hours of Operation: January 24th thru February ? M ? Th, 12-7; F, 12-4; Sat, 9-5; Sun, Closed. March 1st to April 10th ? M ? Th, 12-7; Sat, 9-5; Fri and Sun, Closed. April 11th to April 15th ? M ? F, 10-7. No appointment needed. Languages: English, Spanish Eligibility: With dependents ? income of less than $40,000

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