File Your Taxes Safely and for Free
If you earn $62,000 or less, you may qualify for FREE TAX PREP services, including online filing and in-person filing with a certified preparer.
Before you file your taxes, see what documents you need.
There are two ways to file your taxes safely and for free:
In person at your local free tax preparation site
Sites offering this service have varying income eligibility requirements. For most sites, you must earn $54,000 or less (with children) or $30,000 or less (no children).
- There are more than 200 NYC Free Tax Prep sites throughout the city.
- IRS certified preparers will help you claim important credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and NYC Child Care Tax Credit (NYC CCTC) to get the full refund you deserve.
- Some sites let you drop off your tax documents and pick up the completed return later.
Find an NYC Free Tax Prep site near you using our interactive map or download a list by borough (in PDF). Note: More sites will be added, check back again. '
Online
Annual income $62,000 or less.
- The online service is quick, easy, and secure.
- Step-by-step instructions make it easy to claim credits like the EITC and NYC CCTC and deductions to get the refund you deserve.
- Experts are available by phone to help with questions.
Click here to file your taxes with myfreetaxes.com.
Additional Information
Do you know your rights when using a tax preparer? Learn more
IRS provides tax filers with many helpful resources. Learn more
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