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FEBRUARY NEWS

Come visit BK Coop’s new East New York branch!    Located 282 Chestnut Street, Brooklyn NY 11208 Hours: Wed to Sat, 9am-2pm The $25 membership fee is waived for all new accounts opened at the Chestnut branch. Click here to schedule an appointment to open an account  or contact (718) 418-8232 x0.

New Hours as of January 2023 We thank you for your patience and cooperation thus far! Please note the following hours for our three branches: Dekalb, Myrtle, and Chestnut.

HAPPENING NOW

Online Banking Updates We greatly appreciate your patience as we go through major changes to upgrade technology. The most recent changes have laid the groundwork for us to be able to add many new exciting features to our members in 2023. In Bk Coop's online banking, you may now: Set up member to member transfers  Indicate a change of address  Create a separate login for joint holders and third parties such as accountants, treasurers Access e-statements Request domestic wire transfers Easily turn your debit card on or off in order to reduce the chances of unauthorized access View tax documents and important notices   Later this year, look forward to:  Opening accounts or applying for loans directly from the mobile app Requesting funds from an external account Upgrading to a contactless card (so you can tap and pay at any contactless payment hub, including MTA subways and buses)

Upcoming Town Hall: Breaking Down the Balance Sheet 834 Dekalb Ave Brooklyn, NY Thursday 2/23 at 6PM   You’ll gain the knowledge to hold financial institutions accountable and transparent to the community as you learn the ins and outs of running a credit union. Register here

Small Business Tax Prep Work with Bk Coop's Small Business Tax Prep for self-employed or small business owners. See price list here. Contact our Small Business Tax Counselors via email: biztaxes@brooklyn.coop

Stay Connected Get updated on the latest events, workshops, and opportunities following us on our social media, @brooklyncoopfcu.

OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTNER EVENTS

Grow Brooklyn Opportunities Its Tax Season! File Your Tax Returns with Grow Brooklyn Their IRS-certified tax preparers are ready to help you file your return at several locations all across Brooklyn from Gowanus to Bed Stuy, to Bushwick, to Sunset Park to Downtown BK! Book Appointment with Grow Brooklyn to check out all our sites and to book your appointment.

Attend a Forum hosted by Grow Brooklyn and Brooklyn Legal Corporation A Learn the important tax topics that everyone should know heading into the 2023 tax season. Register here In partnership with Brooklyn Legal Corporation A, this three-part virtual community forum will cover THE NEED TO KNOW tips for this upcoming tax season. Over the course of 3 weeks on Thursdays @ 6:00PM starting February 2nd Part 1 (February 2nd): Filing requirements, important tax deadlines & the services provided by/eligibility for the IRS Low Income Tax Clinic (LITC) program & the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program Part 2 (February 9th): information on various tax credits/deductions & information for target of abuse clients who are claiming dependents Part 3 (February 16th): worker classifications, self-employment obligations & the Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Find out more or fill out the google doc form here.

Congratulations to the Brooklyn Coop sponsored Urbane Business Competition award winner, Kente Cones. Kente Cones is a handmade Ice Cream Pop-up Store, vegan/dairy-free options, hot beverages, and more! Follow them on social media: @kenteconesnyc or visit their website www.kentecones.com

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