NEW YORK – This week, New York Mayor Eric Adams reminded New Yorkers to remember to file their taxes as the city and the nation enter the final week of the 2023 New York tax season. .
In 2022, Mayor Adams made a successful effort in Albany to expand and improve the New York City Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is available this year to eligible New Yorkers.
“The end of tax season is fast approaching, so we encourage all New Yorkers to take advantage of all available resources and file their taxes as soon as possible,” Mayor Adams said. “Thanks to our expansion of NYC Free Tax Prep, more New Yorkers can get free tax help and file their taxes quickly and easily. And with the increase our administration has achieved through the Earned Income Tax Credit of New York City, eligible New Yorkers can expect to put more money back on their tax returns and in their pockets. Let’s end this tax season strong.”
Free tax preparation in New York helps New Yorkers realize the full potential of their refunds, including valuable tax credits like New York City’s Enhanced EITC, at no cost to them. New Yorkers who file a single return and earned $56,000 or less in 2022, or families who earned $80,000 or less, are eligible for free NYC tax preparation.
“As we approach the final days of the 2023 tax season, we would like to remind all New Yorkers to file their taxes as soon as possible and take advantage of New York’s free tax preparation services if you qualify. “, said the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga. “Thank you to Mayor Adams for expanding New York’s EITC, helping more New Yorkers get even more of their hard-earned money back to help them with the essentials, and to all of our partners at NYC Free Tax Prep for helping thousands of residents get your full refund!”
New NYC Free Tax Prep for Self-Employed New Yorkers provides year-round tax preparation services for seasonal workers, self-employed workers, and small business owners who often struggle with filing their taxes and managing the keeping their financial records and who have limited access to capital, banking services. services and loans.
Self-employed and business owners can work with specially trained preparers on their annual return and, later this year, estimated quarterly tax returns, including workshops, one-on-one consultations, and other tax-keeping resources. tax records and declarations.
Services are available in person, online and by delivery, and in multiple languages. For more information on free New York City tax preparation, tax credits, and more, New Yorkers can visit the New York City Tax Preparation website.
NYC’s free tax preparation services include:
- In-person tax preparation: Sit down with a volunteer tax preparer: At in-person tax preparation sites, volunteer IRS Certified Experts in Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) help eligible taxpayers complete an accurate tax return . Over 140 locations are currently open across the city.
- Delivery service: drop off documents and pick up completed statements later: With the delivery service, taxpayers can drop off their tax documents and pick up their completed returns later.
- Preparing virtual declarations: like the free in-person declaration, but online: virtual tax preparation is an online service where a volunteer VITA/TCE IRS-certified preparer will conduct a video conference with eligible taxpayers to help them prepare their tax return using a secure digital system . Taxpayers can send photos or scans of tax documents to the preparer, confirm their identity, and file their return via video call with a preparer. Taxpayers must have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone; a stable Internet connection; and the ability to download secure videoconferencing software.
- Assisted Self-Preparation – Free online tax preparation, on your own or with help: assisted self-preparation allows taxpayers to complete their own tax returns online, and an IRS-certified volunteer VITA/TCE preparer will be available by phone or email to answer questions. Taxpayers must have access to a computer, tablet or smartphone; a stable Internet connection; An email address; and your 2021 adjusted gross income or self-selection PIN.
New Yorkers can call 311 or visit the New York City Tax Preparation website to choose the best filing option for them and find the most convenient location if they choose in-person tax preparation. or in person. A checklist of documents New Yorkers should bring to file Documents and multilingual information about services are available online.