The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs' Office of Financial Empowerment (say that 5 times fast!) has released a new interactive map online which will help you locate free tax preparation sites around the 5 boroughs. The map has
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites: At these sites an IRS-trained and certified volunteer will help you file your taxes. You must earn $53,000 or less (with children) or $18,000 or less (no children) to use this service.
- SaveUSA sites: These are VITA sites where you have the opportunity to open the City’s SaveUSA account to earn a 50% “match” – up to $500 – when you save part of your refund for a full year.
- Drop-off Service sites: At these sites you can drop off your tax documents and pick up the completed return later. Sites offering this service have varying income eligibility requirements, please refer to site details.
- Assisted Self-Prep sites: At these sites you can file your taxes online … but with some help from a certified volunteer. You must earn $60,000 or less and have a valid email address to use this service.
- AARP Tax-Aide sites: At these sites a certified volunteer will help you file your taxes. These sites offer free tax preparation for low-to-moderate-income taxpayers – especially those 60 and older.
Tax day is approaching fast, on Wednesday April 15th, so it's time to start getting your docs in order.
Matt Coneybeare
Editor in Chief
Matt enjoys exploring the City's with his partner and son. He is an avid marathon runner, and spends most of his time eating, running, and working on cool stuff.
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