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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
290 Broadway, 7th Floor, Manhattan 10007Nearby Stops
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Chambers St
Details
Federal tax assistance only
Contact by phone
Call: 212-436-1000Programs 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
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 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.
- 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.
Advance payments to parents for tax year 2021.Child Tax Credit (CTC)
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) / Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Child Tax Credit (CTC) helps families afford the everyday expenses of raising a child. All tax filers with qualifying children are eligible for the credit, even if they have no earned income or don’t owe income taxes. The value of the CTC has been increased for tax year 2021, including up to $3,000 (per child under age 18) or $3,600 (per child under age 6) and can be received as advance payments starting July 15, 2021.
Apply in person
- If your household earned $68,000 or less in tax year 2020, you may qualify to have your taxes prepared for free through drop-off service or in person at one of the NYC Free 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