Free Tax Prep for Eligible New Yorkers
Free REES Tax Workshops for NYCHA Residents
Tax season is here. NYCHA public housing and Section 8 residents may be eligible to file taxes for free through NYC Free Tax Prep, which provides trusted and professional filing assistance to families earning $93,000 or less and single filers who make $65,000 or less. There are many NYC Free Tax Prep sites near NYCHA developments. Visit nyc.gov/taxprep or call 311 for locations and more information. The deadline to file taxes is April 15, 2024, so don’t delay.
NYC Free Tax Prep preparers are also trained to ensure that filers maximize their tax credits, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), the Child Tax Credit, and more. The Earned Income Tax Credit is a federal, state, and New York City tax credit for qualifying families, noncustodial parents, and individuals who work full time or part time or are self-employed. While most eligible New Yorkers receive an average of $2,300 in combined EITC benefits, the combined credit can be worth up to $11,000.
Noncustodial Parent (NCP) Earned Income Credit
Are you a noncustodial parent (NCP) with an active child support case? You may be eligible for the Noncustodial Parent Earned Income Tax Credit. NCPs can go back two years to file for this credit. If you are an NCP, to apply go to https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/income_credit_forms.htm, fill out Form IT-209, and submit it with your tax return to receive up to $1,580 in a tax refund.
REES Free Virtual Tax Prep Workshops
NYCHA’s Office of Resident Economic Empowerment and Sustainability (REES), in collaboration with the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s Office of Financial Empowerment, presents free virtual tax prep workshops for NYCHA residents and resident business owners. Attendees will learn best practices for tax filing and more about how NYC Free Tax Prep can help. Register via the hyperlinks below or by calling the REES hotline at 718-289-8100.