Courtesy of DCWP
You can stream the live feed of the free Zoom webinar on DCWP’s Facebook page at facebook.com/helloDCWP.
By Forum Staff
State Sen. Joe Addabbo, Jr. (D-Howard Beach) is partnering next month with the City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) for a NYC Free Tax Prep webinar, the legislator announced on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, March 1, DCWP will host a live Zoom webinar between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to answer questions and assist people with accessing NYC Free Tax Prep. Families with dependents who earned $80,000 or less and individuals who earned $56,000 or less in 2022 can use this service to file for free with an IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer and avoid having to pay expensive tax preparation fees. Anyone who lives or works in New York City and meets the income requirements can use NYC Free Tax Prep.
You can register to take part in the webinar on Zoom at: tinyurl.com/FTPWebinarSenatorAddabbo or you can stream the live feed on DCWP’s Facebook page at facebook.com/helloDCWP.
NYC Free Tax Prep offers multiple options to file for free, including in-person, drop-off, virtual and online services.
Documents needed in order to file your taxes for free with the NYC Free Tax Prep program include:
- Government-issued photo ID (includes IDNYC) and Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN). ITIN determination letters (original, copy, or electronic document) and birth dates for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
- Proof of income including Form W-2 (wages from each job), Form 1099-INT (interest), Form 1099-DIV (dividends), Form 1099-R (retirement plans), Form W-2G (gambling winnings), and any other forms that may pertain to your specific situation.
- Your banking information so you can receive your return via direct deposit.
“The deadline to file your taxes may seem far away right now, but April 18, 2023 will be here before you know it. That is why I am partnering with DCWP to bring an NYC Free Tax Prep event to my constituents this March,” Addabbo said.
“Since 2008, NYC Free Tax Prep has helped New Yorkers file more than 1.4 million tax returns, saving them more than $216 million in potential filing fees,” added DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga. “This year, we’re helping more filers with the newly enhanced NYC Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and our expanded NYC Free Tax Prep services for self-employed New Yorkers. Thank you to Senator Addabbo and our amazing tax prep partners for working to help New Yorkers keep their hard-earned money.”
DCWP will also be announcing the new NYC Free Tax Prep service for self-employed New Yorkers. If you work for yourself, you need to file taxes annually and make estimated tax payments quarterly.
Another program they will be mentioning is the NYC Financial Empowerment Centers which provide free one-on-one professional financial counseling and coaching to support New Yorkers in reaching their financial goals.
For more information on how to file your taxes for free through the NYC Free Tax Prep program, visit nyc.gov/TaxPrep. To learn more about the NYC Financial Empowerment Centers, visit nyc.gov/TalkMoney.
In addition to this virtual event, Addabbo will be partnering with DCWP for an in-person NYC Free Tax Prep event at his Middle Village office this April. Contact Addabbo’s district office at (718) 738-1111 for more information.
