Public Service Announcement: Filing Your Taxes

FILING YOUR TAXES

Learn how to file your taxes with free and reliable resources.

IRS Free File Options

It’s January, which means, if you’re an American adult, that you are probably watching your mailbox (or your inbox) for the W-2s and 1099s and other official forms you’ll need to file your Federal income tax return.

Your inbox is probably also filling up with offers from companies like H&R Block and Intuit, offering discounts on tax software like H&R Block Tax Software and TurboTax.

But wouldn’t it be better if you didn’t have to pay to file a simple tax return?

If your return is uncomplicated (simple wages, no business, no rental property) and your adjusted gross income (AGI) is under $73,000, you can get help filling out your Federal return online and filing it for free, and you might even qualify for a free state return.

The Internal Revenue Service has a well-organized Free File Online Options page where you can track down all your options.

Also look at FreeTaxUSA, which is on the approved IRS list of free options. Even with a moderately complex return you can do your Federal taxes for free and pay $15 for each state tax return you have to file. They include the option to import your W-2s, which can save a lot of time.

Also, don't forget that AARP provides free tax filing services at many Long Island libraries via their Tax-Aide Program. Here's the locations. Call the location directly to set-up an appointment (which fill up fast).

This year’s Federal filing deadline is three days later than normal, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (The normal April 15 date falls on a weekend, and Monday is Emancipation Day in Washington, DC, which the IRS treats as a Federal holiday for tax purposes.)

Procrastinators, remember that the earlier you file, the safer it is as early filing prevents scammers from getting your return first!

CLICK HERE FOR THE COURSE REGISTRATION OVERVIEW

for our Winter In-Person Classes.

On-Line registration is open until classes are filled or

10 AM sharp one-day before the start of a class.

Seating is limited due to social distancing, so register early!

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, Olsten Family Center

790 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743 1-631-470-6757

Smartphone Photography - starts Feb 21
PC Computing Basics 2 - starts Feb 23
Windows 11 - starts Mar 8
Apple's iCloud: An Introduction - starts Mar 21

Private Instruction available at this location.

FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, South Shore Iovino Family Center

1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 1-631-647-3100

PC Computing Basics 1 - Class Series starts Feb 7
Photos - FREE Workshop on Feb 14
Windows 11: Desktop - Class on Mar 21

Private Instruction available at this location.

FREE WEBINARS & SEMINARS

Webinars are held over Zoom,

Seminars are at local libraries.

Smartphone Photography on Jan 31 at 2 PM
iPad & iPhone: What's New on Feb 9 at 2 PM
Windows 10: Survey of Settings & Desktop on Feb 13 at 2 PM
Apple's Calendar App: Basics & Beyond on Feb 22 at 2 PM

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION REQUEST FORM

IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW!

✨COVID PRECAUTIONS✨

The COVID situation is very fluid, and restrictions are subject to change.

Huntington Lab and Bay Shore Annex

FSL Facilities:

All students, as well as FSL SeniorNet volunteers, attending in-person classes must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID. Please bring documentation of such to the first class.

Family Service League is a healthcare provider, therefore everyone in the building must wear a mask and social distancing will also be enforced.

Blue Point Cottage:

All students, as well as FSL SeniorNet volunteers, attending in-person classes must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID. Please bring documentation of such to the first class.

Masking is optional and social distancing will be enforced.

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ALL CLASSES:

Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class.

To participate in our classes, register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person on Registration Days at Huntington, Bay Shore & Blue Point.

ONLINE CLASSES:

To participate in our online courses, you need to download Zoom on your computing device*. The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and manual before the class.

WEBINARS ARE ONLINE:

Registration is open until one hour prior to the webinar's start time.

The Zoom link will be included in the confirmation sent by ezregister.com. The teacher will also send the Zoom link and handout before the webinar.

SEMINARS ARE IN-PERSON & LIBRARY HOSTED:

Registration is managed by our host library. Their registration link will be provided on their website, our email blasts and our webpage.

SOLD OUT:

Please call 631-470-6757 or send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org

to receive an email with information as to when the course (webinar, seminar or class) is offered again.

Please include the name of the course you are interested in.

COMPUTING DEVICES:

*Computing devices include Windows and Mac Desktops & Laptops,

iPads, and Android Tablets.