NYC Free Tax Prep
NYC Free Tax Prep (VITA/TCE and assisted self-prep)
In short
Free filing by IRS-certified volunteers (in person, drop-off, virtual) or assisted self-prep; year-round help for back years. NYC residents/workers with 2025 income up to $97,000 (with dependents) or $68,000 (without).
- What you get
- Free filing by IRS-certified volunteers (in person, drop-off, virtual) or assisted self-prep; year-round help for back years.
- Who qualifies
- NYC residents/workers with 2025 income up to $97,000 (with dependents) or $68,000 (without).
- Income limit (2026)
- $97,000 families / $68,000 singles & couples without dependents (2026 season, 2025 income).
- Papers to gather
- Photo ID, SS cards/ITIN letters for all, W-2/1099, 1095-A, last year's return, bank info for direct deposit, child care provider info.
- Renewal
- Yearly; year-round for prior years.
- 2026 update
- Active; Mamdani administration expanded enforcement against predatory preparers (2026).
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