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Chhaya CDC Richmond Hill
Chhaya CDC
This location can help you with: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit (CTC), NYC Free Tax Prep.
Address
12118 Liberty Avenue, 2nd Floor, Queens 11418Nearby Stops
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Ozone Park - Lefferts Blvd
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111th St
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104th St
Details
Tax Prep Site Type: Full-Season
Schedule: 01/27/2020 to 04/10/2020
Site Notes: Closed on 2/17/2020 for Presidents day
Office Hours:
Monday 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM to 06:00 PM
Service Type: In Person
Accepts Appointments, Does Not Accept Walk-ins
ADA Accessible: No
Languages: English, Spanish, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
ITN CAA: No, ITN Non-CAA: Yes
Amended return (corrections from a previous year): No
Prior Year Returns: No, AARP: No
Self-Employed/Schedule C Assistance: Yes
Income Limit: Individuals without dependents: $45,000, Families with dependents: $64,000
Contact by phone
Call: 718-374-3371Visit website
http://www.chhayacdc.org/Programs at this location
Tax refund for workers and familiesEarned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs / IRS
EITC can provide a tax refund of up to $8,852 (combined federal, state and City). The credit is meant for low- to moderate-income working individuals and couples, particularly those with children. You claim the credit when you file your taxes.
Apply in person
If you earn $64,000 or less (with children) or $45,000 or less (without children), you may be eligible to get your taxes done in-person for free. You will need the following forms:
- Schedule EIC for the federal return If you have a child
- Form IT-215 for the New York State credit, and
- Worksheet C in the Instructions Form for IT-215 for the New York City credit
Tax relief for dependent careChild and Dependent Care Tax Credit
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs / IRS
This tax credit helps working families pay for the care of children, adult dependents, or disabled spouses. You can claim up to $3,000 in expenses for one dependent or $6,000 for more than one when you file your taxes.
Apply in person
If you earn $64,000 or less (with children) or $45,000 or less (without children), you may be eligible to get your taxes done in-person for free. You will need the following forms:
- Child and Dependent Care Expenses form: Form 2441.
- U.S. Individual Income Tax Return: Form 1040 or U.S. Nonresident Income Tax Return: Form 1040NR.
- If you received dependent care benefits from your employer, you must complete Part III of Form 2441.
Tax relief for parentsChild Tax Credit (CTC)
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs / IRS
CTC allows people with qualifying children to lessen their federal income tax by up to $2,000. You can claim both CTC and the credit for Child and Dependent Care expenses.
Apply in person
If you earn $64,000 or less (with children) or $45,000 or less (without children), you may be eligible to get your taxes done in-person for free.
Free tax prep for New YorkersNYC Free Tax Prep
NYC Department of Consumer Affairs
If you earned $64,000 or less last tax year, the City can help you file your taxes for free. You can file for free online or in person, depending on your individual or family income.
Apply in person
Update: Due to COVID-19, all in-person tax prep services have been suspended under the NYC Free Tax Prep program. Prepare and file your federal income tax return for free using tax preparation and filing software through IRS Free File.