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NYC Free Tax Prep | NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

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How it works

Live or work in NYC? Get free tax help if you earn under $97,000 with qualifying children or dependents or $68,000 without.

  • The deadline to file your 2025 tax return is April 15, 2026
  • There are over 140 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) locations across New York City that can help you file in-person, online, or over the phone
  • NYC Free Tax Prep can help you get your full refund and all eligible credits, including the Empire State Child Tax Credit (up to $1,000 per child under four and up to $500 per child ages 4 to 16)
  • Self-employed freelancers, gig workers, and small business owners can get free year-round resources for filing taxes and making estimated tax payments

Eligibility requirements

For tax year 2025, you’re eligible for NYC Free Tax Prep if you earned:

  • $97,000 or less in 2025 and have qualifying children or dependents
  • $68,000 or less in 2025 and do not have qualifying children or dependents

Required documents

You’ll need specific documents to file your taxes, like W-2s, receipts, and ID.


How to apply

Apply online

Find a virtual tax prep service through a NYC Free Tax Prep provider.

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Get additional information at nyc.gov/taxprep, including frequently asked questions.


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Last Updated February 20, 2026

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