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Alternatives Federal Credit Union proudly enters its eleventh year offering free tax preparation to low- and middle-income community members. Tax preparation will run from January 16 – April 13, 2013. Tuesday's hours are 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM and 3:00 – 8:00, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 – 8:00 PM, and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Additional hours and sites will also be available in Brooktondale, Groton, and Dryden. 2012 income requirements for this free tax preparation service are $30,000 for singles with no dependents and $51,000 for families.

Alternatives not just files taxes, but also provides assistance in finding extra tax credits that the average taxpayer is unaware of, including the Earned Income Tax Credit. Some advantages include:

  • It's a free service – no fees for electronic filing or tax preparation service.
  • Refunds are fast – received in half the time as when filed on paper.
  • Returns are accurate – fewer errors mean fewer contacts with the IRS.
  • One-stop filing – federal and state returns can be e-filed at the same time.
  • Financial opportunities such as a free credit report review, and new savings and checking accounts are available to all filers.
  • Information is provided regarding home buying programs, savings programs, affordable health care and insurance, food stamps, low cost loans and more.

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