The Daily Bulletin

In partnership with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the Civic and Community Engagement Office will offer free self-assisted tax return preparation sessions to members of the Buffalo State and Buffalo communities, including students, alumni, and community partners, on Friday, March 25, and April 1, 8, and 15.

This Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) tax services opportunity will allow participants to complete and file their New York state and federal taxes via video conference. Department of Taxation and Finance staff members will provide an overview of the computer software, and participants will have 90 minutes to two hours to complete their filing with small group support from volunteers.

Register on the CCE website for your 90-minute to two-hour session on March  25, April 1, 8, or 15 at 8:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

Capacity is limited and advance registration is required. Participants can join sessions from their home, office, or residence hall with access to the Internet, a computer or tablet, and a webcam with a speaker and microphone to meet with the volunteers.

If you do not have access to those pieces of technology, please register for an on-campus session between March 25 and April 15 to access a reserved computer lab space. Please refrain from registering for an on-campus session if you have access to the appropriate technology. We are reserving this space for members of our Buffalo and campus communities who are most vulnerable.

After you register, a confirmation email and an email with details to join the video conference session from home or using the computer lab will be sent to you a day or two before your registered session.

For details on what to bring to your session and answers to other frequently asked questions, please visit the CCE website. Other locations in the state and Western New York community are listed on our website.

Please direct questions by email to Civic and Community Engagement or call (716) 878-3919.