Heads Up
The deadline to file your 2022 tax return is April 18, 2023. 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 laterIn-person: Get your taxes prepared for free at a tax prep location near you.When you file your 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.If you get a refund, the IRS mails it to you or deposits it into your bank account.
Eligibility
You're eligible for free tax prep if you earned this in 2022:
$80,000 or less and have dependents $56,000 or less and you don't have dependents
Required Documents
See a list of documents (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes-documents.page) you'll need to file your taxes.
How to Apply
Visit NYC Free Tax Prep (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes.page) for virtual, in person, or drop-off service tax prep help.
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See the NYC Free Tax Prep FAQ (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/file-your-taxes-faqs.page) .Learn more about tax credits (https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dca/consumers/get-tax-credit-information.page) you can claim.
