Your One-Stop for Customized Financial Services
The BFNC Hope Center is a neighborhood center for individuals and families focusing on economic advancement, empowerment and financial education. In one convenient location, The Hope Center offers a network of community resources to assist individuals and families with career services, financial planning, and management to build future wealth.
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FREE TAX SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENT
2022 TAX SERVICES ARE NOW OFFERED. BFNC VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM
*** 2 WAYS TO SERVE YOUR TAX PREPARATION NEEDS***
I. DROP OFF and FOLLOW UP SERVCE II. ONLINE Portal for 2021 Returns ONLY – Download and Print the ONLINE PORTAL PROCESS 022022Virtual Portal – located at https://bfnc.taxwisemobile.com
DETAILS TO KNOW
✓ YOU MUST REGISTER at 2-1-1 WNY https://www.211wny.org/
✓ TWO BUFFALO LOCATIONS: DROP OFF SERVICE ONLY
- MOOT CENTER (Lemon Street Buffalo, NY)
VITA at Moot Multi-Purpose Senior Citizens Center 292 High Street Buffalo, NY 14204 Schedule Appointment https://www.211wny.org/provider/10329
2. FIRST SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH
VITA at First Shiloh Baptist Church 15 Pine Street Buffalo, NY 14204 Appointments – 211 or 888-696-9211
*** NEED TO KNOW DETAILS***
TO PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT - CHECK LIST
✓ PLEASE REGISTER at 2-1-1 WNY
REGISTER at https://www.211wny.org/
✓ Your annual income must be $57,000 or less.
✓ Appointments are REQUIRED this year. Call 211 (No exceptions).
***New Appointment Slots are added every Wednesday***
✓ Please only arrive for your scheduled appointment.
WE WANT YOU SAFE
*** Our VITA COVID-19 Protocols include: ****
- You must always wear a mask while in the building.
- Only the person(s) who sign the return are allowed in.
What to expect when you arrive:
1. You will be asked to complete the IRS Intake Form – Please answer all questions 2. Sign and Date your IRS intake Form on page 4. 3. Sign and date the IRS Virtual VITA Taxpayer Consent Form ✓ it is required to work on your return****✓ Required items for your appointment.
- Bring copies of your Photo ID cards of Taxpayer & Spouse if filing Joint Return.
- Bring copies of the Social Security cards of all people on the Tax return.
- Copies of your W-2s for each job held in 2021 for each person in the household, this form reports your name, wages, and other tax information to the IRS.
- 1099’s showing either:
- Unemployment Income
- Social Security Income
- State tax refund
- IRS Letter 6419 – Proof of Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
- IRS Letter 14444-C – 2021 Economic Impact Payment – Federal Stimulus Payments
- 1095-A if you received credit from the healthcare.govmarket place.
- Income/interest statements received savings accounts or investments.
- For direct deposits – a valid bank account and bank routing number must be provided.
- We will collect your tax documents
- We will process your tax return remotely
- We will Call you with any questions
- You will receive an appointment to return in 7 days to pick up your completed tax returns.
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