File Your Taxes with NYC Free Tax Prep

GetYourRefund.org is a virtual program that connects filers to NYC Free Tax Prep providers to have their return completed for them. Steps:

1. Visit getyourrefund.org/nyc
2. Sign into your account.
3. Submit tax documents using your smartphone, tablet, or computer equipped with a camera.
4. After all necessary documentation is submitted, an IRS-certified VITA/TCE preparer will verify your tax information and contact you.
5. After speaking with a quality reviewer over the phone and signing the final version of your return, your quality reviewer will send your return to the IRS.

Virtual Tax Prep is a safe and reliable online tax prep service. You must have access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone; a stable internet connection; and the ability to download secure video conference software. An IRS certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteer preparer will:

• help you file your 2022 tax return during a 60-90 minute virtual call;
• use a secure digital system to manage your tax documents;
• answer your tax questions.

Assisted Self-Preparation allows filers to complete their tax return online on their own and an IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer will be available by phone or email to answer questions. Filers will need access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone; a stable internet connection; an email address, and their 2021 adjusted gross income (AGI) or self-select PIN.

List of Virtual Tax Prep and Assisted Self-Preparation Providers

Ariva
Hours of Operation: Beginning February 4, 2023, Tuesday and Thursday: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website: ariva.org/tax
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Prep and Assisted Self-Preparation

Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
Hours of Operation: Beginning January 30, 2023, Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website: restorationplaza.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Prep

BronxWorks
Hours of Operation: Beginning January 27, 2023, Friday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website: bronxworks.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Prep

Fedcap/Single Stop
Hours of Operation: Beginning January 30, 2023, Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website: singlestop.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Prep

Food Bank
Hours of Operation: Beginning January 30, 2023, Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website: foodbanknyc.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Prep

Grow Brooklyn
Hours of Operation: Beginning January 26, 2023, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Language(s): English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese-Mandarin, Haitian Creole, Russian, and Urdu
Website: growbrooklyn.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Prep and Assisted Self-Preparation

MinKwon
Hours of Operation: Beginning January 24, 2023, Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Language(s): English, Chinese-Mandarin, and Korean
Website: minkwon.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Prep

Project Hospitality
Hours of Operation: Beginning January 30, 2023, Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website: projecthospitality.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Prep

Urban Upbound
Hours of Operation: Beginning January 17, 2023, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website: uutax.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Prep

Families with dependents who earned $80,000 or less and individuals who earned $56,000 or less in 2022 can use NYC Free Tax Prep. At select in-person tax prep sites, knowledgeable IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers can help self-employed filers complete an accurate tax return. Use our NYC Free Tax Prep map to find sites that offer self-employed/Schedule C assistance.

Reminder: Please review the checklist of documents you will need to file your 2022 tax return at an NYC Free Tax Prep site specifically for the self-employed.

If you work for yourself, you need to file taxes annually and make estimated tax payments quarterly. Sites specifically for the self-employed will offer free resources to help you grow your business, including:

• In-Person Specialized Tax Prep: Knowledgeable preparers and enrolled agents sit down with you to complete an accurate personal and business return, including federal and New York State quarterly estimated tax filings.
• Workshops: Group sessions to help you learn the basics of tax filing and recordkeeping best practices.
• One-on-One Consultations: Knowledgeable preparers provide personalized assistance and tools to help you understand and implement recordkeeping best practices for your business.
• Toolkits + More: Recordkeeping templates and tips will be available online and for use with our preparers. Our preparers can also connect you to free City services and resources to help you build assets and grow your business. 

Please check back soon for more information.

Read FAQs about NYC Free Tax Prep.

Read FAQs about Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

Child Tax Credit (CTC). Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Child and Dependent Care Credit. Learn more about valuable tax credits.

The IRS provides tax filers with many helpful resources. Learn more at irs.gov.

By law, tax preparers must give you a copy of the Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers before beginning any discussions about tax preparation services. Learn more.

Become a volunteer preparer this tax season. You can have a real impact on New Yorkers’ lives. Learn how you can make a difference.

Since 2002, NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)—formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)— has coordinated the City’s Annual Tax Season Initiative. Learn more about our campaign, our NYC Free Tax Prep Coalition Members, and how you can be a community partner.