<p>Folks lined up at the Post Office at 185 West John Street, Hicksville, Thursday morning as many confront the deadline for mailing tax forms. (Photo by - Patrick E. McCarthy)</p> 
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Folks lined up at the Post Office at 185 West John Street, Hicksville, Thursday morning as many confront the deadline for mailing tax forms. (Photo by - Patrick E. McCarthy) For last-minute advice for filers, click here.

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