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
Details
Federal tax assistance only
Contact by phone
Call: 718-536-3699Programs at this location
Tax relief for dependent careChild and Dependent Care Tax Credit
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
This tax credit helps working families pay for the care of children, adult dependents, or disabled spouses. You can claim up to $3,000 in expenses for one dependent or $6,000 for more than one when you file your taxes.
Apply in person
You may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free through drop-off service or in person at one of the tax prep locations near you. If you earn $68,000 or less (with children) or $45,000 or less (without children), you may be eligible to get your taxes done in-person for free. You will need the following forms:
- Child and Dependent Care Expenses form: Form 2441.
- U.S. Individual Income Tax Return: Form 1040 or U.S. Nonresident Income Tax Return: Form 1040NR.
Tax relief for parentsChild Tax Credit (CTC)
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
CTC allows people with qualifying children to reduce their federal income tax by up to $3,000 (children under age 18) or $3,600 (children under 6) through the American Rescue Act of 2021. It is fully refundable and can be received as advance payments.
Apply in person
- If you earn $68,000 or less (with children) or $48,000 or less (without children), you may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free through drop-off service or in person at one of the tax prep locations near you.
- To claim your CTC, you must file Form 1040, or Form 1040NR.
Tax refund for workers and familiesEarned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
EITC can provide a tax refund of up to $8,991 (combined Federal, State, and City). An eligible New Yorker receives $2,400 on average. The credit is meant for low- to moderate-income working individuals and couples, particularly those with children. You claim the credit when you file your taxes.
Apply in person
- If you earn $68,000 or less (with children) or $48,000 or less (without children), you may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free through drop-off service or in person at one of the tax prep locations near you.
- To claim your EITC you must file your federal and state tax returns during tax season. You will need the following forms:
- 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