TAX PREPARATION INFORMATION TO KNOW

Announcements

*** 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 022022

Virtual Portal – located at https://bfnc.taxwisemobile.com

FOR ALL APPOINTMENTS PLEASE REGISTER at 2-1-1 WNY
REGISTER at https://www.211wny.org/

*** NEED TO KNOW DETAILS***

TO PREPARE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT – THINGS TO KNOW:

✓ 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 IRS Intake Form – Please answer all questions

2. Sign and Date your IRS intake Form 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.
  1. Bring copies of your Photo ID cards of Taxpayer & Spouse if filing Joint Return.
  2. Bring copies of the Social Security cards of all people on the Tax return.
  3. 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.
  4. 1099’s showing either:
  • Unemployment Income
  • Social Security Income
  • State tax refund
  1. IRS Letter 6419 – Proof of Advance Child Tax Credit Payments
  2. IRS Letter 14444-C – 2021 Economic Impact Payment – Federal Stimulus Payments
  3. 1095-A if you received credit from the healthcare.govmarket place.
  4. Income/interest statements received savings accounts or investments.
  5. For direct deposits – a valid bank account and bank routing number must be provided.

TWO BUFFALO LOCATIONS: **** DROP OFF ONLY****

  1. 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/

  1. FIRST SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH 

VITA at First Shiloh Baptist Church
15 Pine Street
Buffalo, NY 14204
Appointments – 211 or
888-696-9211

https://www.211wny.org/provider/9303/

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I. DROP OFF SERVICE
This year BFNC is offering Appointments through a Drop-Off method to comply with COVID-19 safety protocols and regulations.

TAX DROP OFF LOCATIONS
The  Drop-Off station is located in the Moot Senior Center at 292 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 and First Shiloh Baptist Church 5 Pine Street, Buffalo, NY 14204.

WHAT HAPPENS?

  • We will collect your tax documents
  • We will process your tax return remotely
  • We will Call you with any questions.  A CURRENT TELEPHONE NUMBER IS IMPORTANT
  • You will receive an appointment to return in 7 days to pick up your completed tax returns. 

BFNC
CALL: 716-853-0600

Download and Print Your TAX VITA GUIDE 2022 – BFNC TAX VITA GUIDE 2022 021222

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