Tax season is here once again and New York State's Department of Taxation and Finance is urging residents to e-file this year. 92% of all New York filers already file electronically; it's safe, accurate, and easy. In fact, the error rate for e-filed returns is 20 times lower than for paper returns. And, if your combined income for 2015 didn’t exceed $62,000, you can e-file for free. Another plus for e-filers: if you qualify for a tax refund, you’ll get it far faster than if you filed a paper return. Thanks to a partnership with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, volunteers will be on hand at sites in Binghamton and Johnson City to guide you through the process of filing your own return. Below is a list of dates and times you can get free assistance with your e-filing. You can also learn more about e-file by visiting the Tax Department’s Web site at www.tax.ny.gov. e-file at the Binghamton State Office Building, 44 Hawley St., Binghamton: January 28th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
February 4th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
February 11th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
February 18th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
February 25th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
March 3rd - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
March 10th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
March 17th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
March 24th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
March 31st - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
April 7th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
April 14th - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM e-file at Your Home Public Library, 107 Main St., Johnson City: January 25th - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
February 1st - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
February 8th - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
February 22nd - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
February 29th - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March 7th - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March 14th - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March 21st - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
March 28th - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
April 4th - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
April 11th - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM