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Long Island City
Urban Upbound
This location can help you with: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit (CTC).
Address
12-15 40th Avenue, Queens 11101Nearby Stops
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0.1 Miles,
21st St - Queensbridge
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Express
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0.3 Miles,
Queensboro Plz
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0.5 Miles,
39th Ave
Details
Tax Prep Site Type: Year-Round
Schedule: 01/22/2020 to 12/31/2020
Site Notes: Wednesday 4/15/19 Open 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Office Hours:
Tuesday 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Friday 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Saturday 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Service Type: In Person, Drop Off
Accepts Appointments, Accepts Walk-ins
ADA Accessible: Yes
Languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, French, Korean, Russian, Portuguese
ITN CAA: No, ITN Non-CAA: Yes
Amended return (corrections from a previous year): Yes
Prior Year Returns: Yes, AARP: No
Self-Employed/Schedule C Assistance: Yes
Income Limit: Individuals without dependents: $45,000, Families with dependents: $64,000
Contact by phone
Call: 718-784-0877 Ext. 7Visit website
www.urbanupbound.orgPrograms at this location
Tax refund for workers and familiesEarned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
EITC can provide a tax refund of up to $8,991 (combined Federal, State, and City). An eligible New Yorker receives $2,400 on average. 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 $68,000 or less (with children) or $48,000 or less (without children), you may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free through drop-off service or in person at one of the tax prep locations near you.
- To claim your EITC you must file your federal and state tax returns during tax season. 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
- 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 and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (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
You may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free through drop-off service or in person at one of the tax prep locations near you. If you earn $68,000 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.
Tax relief for parentsChild Tax Credit (CTC)
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
CTC allows people with qualifying children to reduce their federal income tax by up to $2,000 per child. You can claim both CTC and the credit for Child and Dependent Care expenses.
Apply in person
If you earn $68,000 or less (with children) or $48,000 or less (without children), you may be eligible to get your taxes done in-person for free.
- To claim your CTC, you must file Form 1040, or Form 1040NR.