In 2011, DC 37 helped more than 4,000 members get $10 million in refunds FREE. If you (and your spouse*) earn less than the income ceilings below, or you are eligible for free or reduced lunch programs, you may qualify for this free tax filing assistance. (*Spouse's income must be included if you are filing jointly).
For filers with incomes up to $48,000, regardless of family size, free self-preparation with electronic filing and back-up assistance of a preparer is available at three locations. For a flyer with details, click here. (PDF Flyer*)
When the W-2s arrive in January, see the chart below for more information on finding a FREE tax preparation center near your work or home.
New York City is also offering FREE online tax preparation for city residents who earned less than $57,000 in 2011. For more information, visit http://www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/html/policy_and_programs/taxprep.shtml.
| Have
a Professional Preparer do your taxes |
| Less than $18,000 total
family income / no children |
FREE at FoodBankNY sites Call 311 for locations in English or Spanish or
click here. (PDF Flyer*) |
| Less than $50,000 total family income/1 or more dependent children | FREE at FoodBankNY sites Call 311 for locations in English or Spanish or
click here. (PDF Flyer*) |
| | |