Today, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) urged New Yorkers who earned less than $66,000 or less to file for free using the NYC Free Tax Prep. The NYC Free Tax Prep program includes more than 200 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)/Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) and AARP Tax-Aide sites throughout the five boroughs, as well as online self-preparation.

In general, New Yorkers earing $54,000 or less are eligible to visit in person and drop-off sites where IRS/certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers complete the return for filers. Filers can go to the interactive online map or download the list of sites at nyc.gov/taxprep to find specific sites and details. Additionally filers earning $66,000 or less can file their taxes online for free at nyc.gov/taxprep.

Within the Assemblywoman’s District office there are the following forms for further information:

• NYC Free Tax Prep palm cards, a brochure that gives step by step instructions on how to take advantage of NYC Free Tax prep services.
• NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers.
• “What happens to your complaint?” a four step guide of NYC DCA’s complaint mediation process.
• “Consumer Affairs is Here to Help You,” a brochure that gives an overview of what DCA does and how they help businesses and consumers alike.

If there are questions regarding this information dial 311, go to nyc.gov/consumers or call the Assemblywoman’s office at 718-945-9550.