Benefit Program

Program Description
Eligibility
Required Documents
How to Apply
Get Help

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

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 (https://a866-dcwpwb.nyc.gov/ftps_map/#/?search=%7B%7D) across New York City (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/get-tax-credit-information.page) 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.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/empire_state_child_credit.htm) , including the Empire State Child Tax Credit (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/file-your-taxes-general-self-employed-filers.page) (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

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 (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/talk-money/file-your-taxes-documents.page) to file your taxes, like W-2s, receipts, and ID.

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.

Get started

In Person

Find a tax prep location

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) .