1. How it Works
You qualify for free tax filing with NYC Free Tax Prep if your family earned $85,000 or less or if you’re a single filer who earned $59,000 or less in 2023. IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers are available to help you file.
- The deadline to file your 2023 tax return is April 15, 2024.
- 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.
- At select in-person NYC Free Tax Prep sites, knowledgeable IRS-certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers can help self-employed filers complete accurate tax returns.
- This service is available to families with dependents who earned $85,000 or less and single filers who earned $59,000 or less in 2023 with business expenses of $250,000 or less.
- When you file taxes, you may qualify for tax credits such as EITC, Child Tax Credit, or Child and Dependent Tax Credit. These tax credits can increase your refund.
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2. Determine your eligibility
For tax year 2023, you’re eligible for NYC Free Tax Prep if you earned:
- $85,000 or less in 2023 and have dependents.
- $59,000 or less in 2023 and don’t have dependents.
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3. What you need to include
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4. How to apply
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