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Internal Revenue Service
Government Office | Internal Revenue Service
This location can help you with: Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit (CTC), Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Address
2283 Third Avenue, Manhattan 10035Nearby Stops
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Details
Federal tax assistance only
Contact by phone
Call: 718-536-3699Programs at this location
Tax credit if you paid for dependent careChild and Dependent Care Tax Credit
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit reimburses you if you paid for child care or care for a dependent. When you claim this credit when filing a tax return, you can lower the taxes you owe and potentially increase your refund.
Apply in person
If you earned $72,000 or less in 2021, you can file your taxes for free with NYC Free Tax Prep. IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers are available to help you file.
- Drop-off service: Drop off your tax documents and pick up the completed return later
- In-person: Get your taxes prepared for free at a tax prep location near you.
Tax credit for families with childrenChild Tax Credit (CTC)
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) provides financial support to families to help raise their children. When you claim this credit when filing a tax return, you can lower the taxes you owe and potentially increase your refund.
Apply in person
To claim the CTC, you must file Form 1040 or Form 1040NR. If you earned $72,000 or less in 2021, you can file your taxes for free with NYC Free Tax Prep. IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers are available to help you file.
- Drop-off service: Drop off your tax documents and pick up the completed return later
- In-person: Get your taxes prepared for free at a tax prep location near you.
Tax savings for working individuals and familiesEarned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
EITC is a tax credit worth up to $6,728 in 2021 for low- to moderate-income workers and families. When you claim this credit when filing a tax return, you can lower the taxes you owe and potentially increase your refund.
Apply in person
To claim your EITC you must file your federal and state tax returns during tax season. You will need the following forms:
- Form 1040 or Form 1040NR
- Schedule EIC for the federal return, if you have a child
- Form IT-215 for the New York State credit
- Worksheet C in the Instructions Form for IT-215 for the New York City credit
- Drop-off service: Drop off your tax documents and pick up the completed return later
- In-person: Get your taxes prepared for free at a tax prep location near you.