Free Tax Prep

Use NYC Free Tax Prep to file for free and keep your whole refund.

For families: Income of $97,000 or less in 2026.
For single filers: Income of $68,000 or less in 2026

Work with a knowledgeable IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer to complete an accurate tax return. There are 4 ways to file and more than 130 sites in all 5 boroughs.

Choose how you want to file.

1 In-Person Tax Prep Sit down with a volunteer preparer.
2 Drop-off Service Drop off your tax documents and pick up the completed return later.
3 Virtual Tax Prep* It’s In-Person Tax Prep but online!
4 Assisted Self-Prep* Do your own taxes online using free filing software but phone or email a volunteer for help.

Get your documents ready.

• Photo ID (includes IDNYC)
• Tax ID for you, your spouse, and your dependents (Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number)
• Proof of income (includes Forms W-2, 1098, 1099, or income and expense records if you are self-employed)
• Child care expenses (if applicable), including provider information and Tax ID number
• Account and routing numbers for direct deposit of your refund
• Signatures of both spouses if you file

*** Year-Round Service for the Self-Employed small business owners, freelancers, gig workers

If you work for yourself, you need to file taxes annually and make estimated tax payments quarterly. Access free year-round resources, including:

• In-Person Specialized Tax Prep* (for quarterly tax filings + annual tax return)
• One-on-One Consultations and Group Sessions*
• Workshops†
• Toolkits + More†

*Must earn $97,000 or less (families) or $68,000 or less (single filers) with business expenses of $250,000 or less. Look for in-person sites that offer Self-Employed/ Schedule C assistance.
† No income or expense limits appl

For more information about all services and eligibility, visit nyc.gov/taxprep or call 311 and ask for “tax preparation.”

Questions about tax credit? Please visit DCWP – Consumers – Manage Money – Get Tax Credit Information (nyc.gov)

For free tax prep sites near NYCHA developments, please visit  Engagement Sites map.  You can de-select any of the various boxes if you just want to see free tax prep sites and NYCHA developments.