Free Tax Prep Assistance in Ditmas Park

If you make under a certain amount of money per year – generally around $25,000 for an individual, $50,000 for a family, plus some other specifications – you may qualify for free tax preparation services from a number of organizations. Community Board 14 has a good roundup of places that offer the free services around the city, including these local ones:

Community Tax Aid
Where: Flatbush Reformed Church
Who Qualifies: CTA will prepare tax returns for 2009-2012 for people who meet these requirements.
When: Saturdays, February 16, 23; March 2, 9, 23, 30; April 6, 13; 10am-1pm, no appointments necessary
More Info: 646-200-5080, generalinfo@communitytaxaidnyc.org

Brooklyn College Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Where: Brooklyn College VITA offices, 202 Whitehead Hall
Who Qualifies: This IRS-sponsored program is free to low- and moderate-income individuals, see requirements here.
When: February 11-April 18: Fridays, 12-8pm; Saturdays and Sundays, 10am-6pm; no appointments necessary
More Info: 718-951-5098, freetaxprep@brooklyn.cuny.edu

Flatbush Public Library
Where: 22 Linden Blvd
Who Qualifies: This is the IRS-sponsored program from Brooklyn College, on location and sponsored by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, see requirements here.
When: Now through April 15: every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 10am-4:30pm
More Info: 718-287-1142

Flatbush YMCA
Where: 1401 Flatbush Ave
Who Qualifies: This is the IRS-sponsored program from Brooklyn College, on location and sponsored by Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, see requirements here.
When: Fridays and Saturdays, 10am-6:30pm; Sundays, 10am-3:30pm
More Info: 718-287-1142

Image (which we’ll take any opportunity to use this tax season) via The Daily Hamster