Internal Revenue Service

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.

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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.

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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

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.

Learn More