File Your Taxes with NYC Free Tax Prep

Self-Prep with Help (or Assisted Self-Prep) is a safe and reliable online tax prep service. Do your own taxes with easy-to-use tax filing software but contact a volunteer preparer for help when needed.

Food Bank for New York City
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Tax Filing Website: foodbanknyc.org/file-your-taxes-for-free-with-turbo-tax using TurboTax.
Tax Filing Help: Call 646-981-6111 to make an appointment.
Additional Information: This service is available to filers with incomes up to $39,000.

Virtual Tax Prep is a safe and reliable online tax prep service. An IRS certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) volunteer preparer will:

• help you file your 2020 tax return during a 60-90 minute virtual call;
• use a secure digital system to manage your tax documents;
• answer your tax questions.

The following information is for virtual appointments only. Please do not arrive in person.

Ariva
Hours of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Friday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Schedule Appointment: Email info@ariva.org to make an appointment.
Additional Information: Available for single filers with incomes up to $48,000 and for filers with dependents with incomes up to $68,000.

Food Bank for New York City
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Language(s): English, Spanish, Bengali, Chinese - Mandarin, Russian
Schedule Appointment: Visit foodbanknyc.org/taxhelp select “OPTION 1 – FILE REMOTELY," then click the orange "Get Started" button to file completely contact-free using your smartphone, tablet or computer. OR Call 646-981-6111 to make an appointment.
Additional Information: Available for single filers and filers with dependents with incomes up to $57,000.

Met Council
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. This service will end on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 with last appointment at 3 p.m.
Language(s): English, Spanish, Russian
Schedule Appointment: Call 212-453-9532 to make an appointment.
Additional Information: Available for single filers with incomes up to $48,000 and for filers with dependents with incomes up to $68,000.

Urban Upbound
Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Language(s): English, Spanish
Schedule Appointment: Visit uutax.org or email Vita@urbanupbound.org or call 718-784-0877 to make an appointment.
Additional Information: Available for single filers with incomes up to $48,000 and for filers with dependents with incomes up to $68,000.

Drop-off Service locations are limited this year, we encourage filers with internet access to consider the above online service options—Virtual Tax Prep and Self-Prep. At an NYC Free Tax Prep site for drop-off service, you can drop off your tax documents and pick up the completed return later. Filers must follow New York State health guidelines, including wearing a mask and practicing social distancing appropriately during visit. Sites may conduct screenings or have additional requirements. Open map to find your nearest NYC Free Tax Prep site.

In-Person Tax Prep locations are limited this year, we encourage filers with internet access to consider the above online service options—Virtual Tax Prep and Self-Prep. At an NYC Free Tax Prep site for in-person tax prep, knowledgeable IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers will sit down with you to complete an accurate tax return. Sessions take a minimum of 30 minutes. Filers must follow New York State health guidelines, including wearing a mask and social distancing appropriately during visit. Sites may conduct screenings or have additional requirements. Open map to find your nearest NYC Free Tax Prep site.