Liberty Tax
Income tax preparation office located at the corner of South Avenue and Gregory Street in the South Wedge neighborhood, offering business and personal tax preparation and tax debt resolution services.
Overview
Liberty Tax at 686 South Ave is one of two Liberty Tax franchise locations in Rochester, NY, situated in the South Wedge neighborhood at the corner of South Avenue and Gregory Street. The office is part of the third-largest tax preparation franchise in the United States and operates as a full-service tax preparation office for individuals and small businesses. This South Avenue location can be reached at (585) 763-0036 or by email at office13826@libertytax.com.
What They Offer
This Liberty Tax location provides a range of tax and financial services beyond standard income tax filing:
- Personal and business tax preparation
- Tax debt resolution
- Tax planning
- Bookkeeping and payroll assistance
- Notary services
- Passport and ID photos
- Printing and copy services
- Free ITIN services
The office also offers several financial products, including the Easy Advance Loan, Holiday Advance Loan, Refund Transfer, and the DeepBlue Debit Card. Clients can file remotely through Liberty Tax Connect, a digital platform that allows document uploads via a mobile app or client portal, in addition to visiting the office in person.
Known For
Liberty Tax has built its national brand around accessible, walk-in-friendly tax preparation geared toward individuals and small business owners who prefer working with a local preparer rather than filing independently. The South Avenue office reflects that model, combining in-person appointments with remote filing options. Its menu of auxiliary services — notary, passport photos, printing — sets it apart from tax-only preparers and positions it as a neighborhood service hub during and beyond tax season.
Location & Neighborhood
The office sits on South Avenue, the commercial backbone of the South Wedge, a historic neighborhood established in 1824 and bounded roughly by the Genesee River to the north. South Avenue is lined with independent shops, restaurants, and service businesses — neighbors include Boulder Coffee Co. and Hedonist Artisan Chocolates, among dozens of local establishments organized through the Business Association of the South Wedge. Nathaniel Square Park, featuring a sculpture of city founder Nathaniel Rochester, is a short walk away. Street parking is available along South Avenue and the surrounding residential side streets.
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