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NYC Free Tax Prep
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What this program is
Live or work in NYC? Get free tax help if you earn under $97,000 with qualifying children or dependents or $68,000 without.
Who can get it
For tax year 2025, youre 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
Heads up
- 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 (https://a866-dcwpwb.nyc.gov/ftps_map/#/?search=%7B%7D) 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 (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/get-tax-credit-information.page), including the Empire State Child Tax Credit (https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/empire_state_child_credit.htm) (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 (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/file-your-taxes-general-self-employed-filers.page) for filing taxes and making estimated tax payments
How to apply
Visit NYC Free Tax Prep (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page) for online, in-person, or drop-off services.
Online
Find a virtual tax prep service through a NYC Free Tax Prep provider.
In person
Find your nearest NYC Free Tax Prep site for in-person or drop-off services.
What to bring
You'll need specific documents (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/file-your-taxes-documents.page) to file your taxes, like W-2s, receipts, and ID.
Get help
Get additional information at nyc.gov/taxprep (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/file-your-taxes.page), including frequently asked questions (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/file-your-taxes-faqs.page).
Get additional information at nyc.gov/taxprep (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/file-your-taxes.page), including frequently asked questions (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/file-your-taxes-faqs.page).
Source and last updated
- Source
- NYC Benefits Platform (kvhd-5fmu) View dataset
- Agency
- NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
- Updated
- Source: February 21, 2026 · Synced August 18, 2026
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