Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Buffalo, Inc.

Free Tax Preparation -
EASY MONEY back in your pocket!

Get Your Federal and State Taxes e-filed for FREE (if income was $54,000 or less) - You may also be eligible for over $6,000 in refunds in Earned Income Tax Credits

When and Where?

Christ Community Church
140 Genesee Street, Lockport, NY 14094 | MAP IT

Family & Childrens Services Center
1522 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 | MAP IT

CALL 712-2060 for Appointments and available Dates/Times - Walk-ins Welcome (subject to availablility)

What to Bring:

• Proof of identification (photo ID)
• Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents
• An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number
• Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN
• Birth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax return
• Wage and earning statements (Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R,1099- Misc) from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• Health Insurance Exemption Certificate, if received
• A copy of last year's federal and state returns, if available
• Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a blank check
• To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms
• Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number such as their Social Security number or business Employer Identification Number
• All forms 1095-A, B or C, Affordable Health Care Statements
• Copies of income transcripts from IRS and state, if applicable

Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) - 2017 Tax Year

Earned Income and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than:

• $48,340 ($53,930 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children
• $45,007 ($50,597 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children
• $39,617 ($45,207 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child
• $15,010 ($20,600 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children

Tax Year 2017 maximum credit:

• $6,318 with three or more qualifying children
• $5,616 with two qualifying children
• $3,400 with one qualifying child
• $510 with no qualifying children

You can also visit "MYFREETAXES.COM" to do your taxes on your own!

QUESTIONS? - CALL 712-2060