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1. How it Works

You qualify for free tax filing with NYC Free Tax Prep if your family earned $93,000 or less or if you’re a single filer who earned $65,000 or less in 2024. IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers are available to help you file.

  • The deadline to file your 2024 tax return is April 15, 2025.
  • There are many ways you can file for free with NYC Free Tax Prep:
    • Virtual Tax Prep: A preparer can help you file your tax return during a 60-90 minute virtual call.
    • Assisted Self-Prep: Complete your tax return on your own. A preparer will be available by phone or email to answer your questions.
    • 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.
  • If you’re a self-employed filer with business expenses of $250,000 or less, you can get help completing an accurate tax return at certain in-person NYC Free Tax Prep sites.

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2. Determine Your Eligibility

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2. Determine your eligibility

For tax year 2024, you’re eligible for NYC Free Tax Prep if you earned:

  • $93,000 or less in 2024 and have dependents.
  • $65,000 or less in 2024 and don’t have dependents.

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3. What You Need to Include

3. What you need to include

See the documents that you’ll need to file your taxes.

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4. How to Apply

4. How to apply

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More ways to get help with this program

See the NYC Free Tax Prep FAQ.

Last Updated January 27, 2025