Governor Andrew Cuomo today announced the opening of the 2020 personal income tax filing season along with a dozen free tax filing assistance sites across New York State. Taxpayers who earned $69,000 or less in 2019 are eligible to file both their federal and New York State income tax returns at these locations at no cost. Eligible taxpayers may also conveniently prepare and file their returns for free by using tax preparation software available through the NYS Tax Department's website.
"This valuable free service ensures that hardworking New Yorkers receive all the beneficial tax credits and deductions they may have otherwise overlooked," Governor Cuomo said. "I encourage all New Yorkers who qualify to take advantage of this free resource and file before the April deadline."
Free Tax Assistance Sites Across New York State
If your income is $69,000 or less, you're eligible to file your federal and state taxes at one of the Tax Department's free tax assistance sites across the state. Tax Department experts will be on hand to guide you through the tax preparation and filing software. At certain locations, they can assist taxpayers in multiple languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
See free tax assistance sites for a list of locations and the necessary documents to bring with you.
The IRS and AARP also offer free tax filing services at locations statewide. If your income is $55,000 or less, AARP volunteers and certified IRS volunteers will help you prepare both federal and state returns at no cost. To locate volunteers near you, visit the IRS VITA information page.
Free Online Filing Options
Eligible taxpayers can access and use the same free software available at filing sites anytime from their computer, smartphone, or tablet at https://www.tax.ny.gov/.
Taxpayers can click Free File on the Tax Department website to be directed to the tax preparation software. Using the software can reduce filing errors that delay return processing and refunds. It also helps ensure that taxpayers claim all the credits they deserve.
To ensure you're not charged a fee for the tax preparation software, you must come through the Tax Department to complete your return.
E-filing is the best option. It's safer and more efficient than sending paper returns through the mail. About 92% of all personal income tax returns in New York State are electronically prepared and filed. All returns, regardless of how they're filed, undergo the same systematic review.
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt said, "Millions of New Yorkers qualify to file their personal income tax returns for free at sites statewide or from the convenience of their homes online—saving preparation fees, preventing costly errors, and ensuring they receive any refund they're owed in the most efficient way."
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Mike Hein said, "Free tax assistance and free tax filing services allow low-income New Yorkers to avoid the unnecessary costs of using a paid preparer, while making sure they receive all the tax credits they deserve. These tax credits, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit, can provide thousands of dollars to eligible tax filers, significantly boosting their household budget."
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
"This valuable free service ensures that hardworking New Yorkers receive all the beneficial tax credits and deductions they may have otherwise overlooked," Governor Cuomo said. "I encourage all New Yorkers who qualify to take advantage of this free resource and file before the April deadline."
Free Tax Assistance Sites Across New York State
If your income is $69,000 or less, you're eligible to file your federal and state taxes at one of the Tax Department's free tax assistance sites across the state. Tax Department experts will be on hand to guide you through the tax preparation and filing software. At certain locations, they can assist taxpayers in multiple languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu.
See free tax assistance sites for a list of locations and the necessary documents to bring with you.
The IRS and AARP also offer free tax filing services at locations statewide. If your income is $55,000 or less, AARP volunteers and certified IRS volunteers will help you prepare both federal and state returns at no cost. To locate volunteers near you, visit the IRS VITA information page.
Free Online Filing Options
Eligible taxpayers can access and use the same free software available at filing sites anytime from their computer, smartphone, or tablet at https://www.tax.ny.gov/.
Taxpayers can click Free File on the Tax Department website to be directed to the tax preparation software. Using the software can reduce filing errors that delay return processing and refunds. It also helps ensure that taxpayers claim all the credits they deserve.
To ensure you're not charged a fee for the tax preparation software, you must come through the Tax Department to complete your return.
E-filing is the best option. It's safer and more efficient than sending paper returns through the mail. About 92% of all personal income tax returns in New York State are electronically prepared and filed. All returns, regardless of how they're filed, undergo the same systematic review.
New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt said, "Millions of New Yorkers qualify to file their personal income tax returns for free at sites statewide or from the convenience of their homes online—saving preparation fees, preventing costly errors, and ensuring they receive any refund they're owed in the most efficient way."
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Commissioner Mike Hein said, "Free tax assistance and free tax filing services allow low-income New Yorkers to avoid the unnecessary costs of using a paid preparer, while making sure they receive all the tax credits they deserve. These tax credits, especially the Earned Income Tax Credit, can provide thousands of dollars to eligible tax filers, significantly boosting their household budget."
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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