Page 8 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 20, 2023 The Council on Aging Celebrates Black History Month M ayor Carlo DeMaria and The Council on Aging have planned two movie events in February at the Connolly Center located at 90 Chelsea St. in celebration of Black History Month. On Thursday, February 2, 2023: our feature presentation is the movie “Marshall” starring Chadwick Boseman as Thurgood Marshall. In 1940, Thurgood Marshall is a young lawyer for the NAACP who crisscrosses the country defending innocent African-Americans from unjust indictments in court. A true story drama, 10% Off Senior Discount! SNOW BLOWER SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS Pickup/Delivery Available 1039 BROADWAY, REVERE WWW.BIKERSOUTFITTER.COM Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? Call Dennis at (857) 249-7882 for details. Thurgood Marshall was the Supreme Court’s fi rst African American Justice. On Thursday, February 23, 2023: our feature presentation is the movie “Bessie” starring Queen Latifah as the legendary American Blues singer Bessie Smith. As a young singer from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Bessie and her sibling were left orphaned leaving their abusive older sister to raise them. To help support the family, Bessie worked in Vaudeville shows. She pushed her way into the business and finally got a record deal. Eventually, her success dries up only to lead to a comeback. TAX PREPARER | FROM PAGE 5 ally, much will depend on the complexity of your tax situation. After you’ve decided what qualifications your tax preparer needs, the following tips will help you choose someone who is trustworthy and competent: • Review the tax preparer’s credentials. EAs, CPAs and tax attorneys are all qualifi ed to represent their clients to the IRS on all matters. Other preparers can help you with forms and basic matters but cannot represent you in case of an audit. Don’t be afraid to ask about these or other qualifi cations before you hire someone. Broadway Office Space For Lease Showtime for each movie is at 1pm. Refreshments will be served free of charge. For additional information, please call Constituent Services at 311 or 617-394-2270. Mayor DeMaria Announces February Senior Social M ayor Carlo DeMaria and The Council on Aging have planned the February Senior Social in celebration of Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 11:45am at Anthony’s Restaurant, 105 Canal Street in Malden, MA. Upon arrival at 11:00am, you will be greeted by Anthony’s • Be wary of spectacular promises. If a tax preparer promises you larger refunds than the competition, this is a red fl ag. Many such tax preparers base their fees on the amount of your return and may be likely to use shady tax preparation tactics. In addition, it’s wise to avoid tax preparers who offer “refund anticipation loans,” as you’ll probably lose a large percentage of your return to commission fees. • Get referrals from friends and family. One of the best ways to fi nd a trustworthy tax preparer is to ask your loved ones for recommendations. Once you have a few options, check BBB. org, paying careful attention to other consumers’ reviews or complaint details. This will give you a clear view of what you can expect. • Think about availability. If the IRS fi nds errors in your tax forms or decides to perform an audit, will your tax preparer be available to help you with the details? Find out whether you can contact the tax preparer all year long or only during tax season. • Ask about fees ahead of friendly staff in their fi replaced lounge with a hot cup of coffee/tea and some delicious breakfast pastry. At 11:45am, we will join the party upstairs in the Terrace Room for dinner and dancing. This month, The COA has chosen a special meal for you to enjoy. Our fi rst course is a garden salad, followed by Italian wedding soup, a split menu of roasted chicken with gravy, baked fi sh, rice pilaf, seasonal vegetables with ice cream and cake for dessert. You will enjoy dancing to all your favorite tunes with Ray Cavicchio and his band. For additional information, please call Constituent Services at 311 or 617-394-2270. time. Before you agree to any services, read the contracts carefully and understand how much the tax preparer charges for their services. Ask about extra fees for e-fi ling state, federal and local returns, as well as fees for any unexpected complications. • If things don’t add up, fi nd someone else. If a tax preparer can’t verify their credentials, has a record of bad reviews from previous clients, or their business practices don’t seem convincing, don’t do business with them. 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