South Queens, New York – Today, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) urged New Yorkers who earned less than $66,000 or less in 2018 to file for free using the NYC Free Tax Prep or file in person at your local NYC Free Tax Prep site. 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.

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