Web Resources, Local Accountants, Free Help & More Before Tax Day In Ditmas Park
Maybe you’ve forgotten, or maybe you just don’t want to think about it–but the fact is, taxes are due a week from today on Tuesday, April 15. We’ve assembled a list of local resources to make the process as painless as possible.
First, you should know about free tax preparation services taking place at CAMBA, the Flatbush Reformed Church, the Flatbush YMCA, the Flatbush Library, and more–full details on schedules, locations, and eligibility are available through Community Board 14. And then…
If you’re doing your own taxes:
- You can download forms online through the IRS website.
- TurboTax takes out the guesswork, but costs vary depending on which services you choose.
- TaxAct also claims to be a free service–but is that always true?
If you’re having your taxes done:
- City Financial (763 Coney Island Avenue between Cortelyou and Dorchester Roads) will be open weekdays from 10am-7pm, Saturday from 11am-7pm, and Sunday from 12-3pm. Appointments are highly recommended, and Maria says they may be able to accommodate customers outside regular business hours who call ahead at 718-462-3080. They can also help with audit letters from the IRS.
- H & R Block (771 Coney Island Avenue between Cortelyou and Dorchester Roads) will be open from 9am-9pm daily through Tuesday, April 15. They are accepting walk-ins and appointments. Call 718-693-1100 for more info.
- H & R Block (1722 Church Avenue between E 17th and E 18th Streets) will be open from 9am-9pm daily through Tuesday, April 15. They are accepting walk-ins and appointments. Call 718-941-2518 for more info.
- Syed Professional Services (1006 Coney Island Avenue on the corner of Parkville Avenue) will be open from 10am-7:30pm daily through Monday, April 14. They strongly recommend you call ahead and make an appointment at 718-859-5392.
Upcoming post office hours:
- Newkirk (1525 Newkirk Avenue on the corner of E 16th Street): 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, closed weekends
- Flatbush (2273 Church Avenue between Flatbush and Bedford Avenues): 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, Saturday 8am-1pm, closed Sunday
- Kensington (419 McDonald Avenue between Church Avenue and Albemarle Road): 9am-6pm Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm Saturday, closed Sunday
- Midwood (1288 Coney Island Avenue between Avenues I and J): 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, Saturday 8am-1pm, closed Sunday
If you need an extension for filing (though you must pay all tax liabilities by Monday):
- The IRS website has some useful information, and TurboTax can help you do it online too.
Anyone have experience getting your taxes done in the area? Let us know your comments and suggestions!
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