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You qualify for free tax filing with NYC Free Tax Prep (http://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page) 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.

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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 (https://access.nyc.gov/programs/earned-income-tax-credit-eitc/) EITC (https://access.nyc.gov/programs/child-tax-credit-ctc/) , (https://access.nyc.gov/programs/child-and-dependent-care-tax-credit/) Child Tax Credit, or Child and Dependent Tax Credit. These tax credits can increase your refund.