Tax season began this January and for many people it can be a headache to prepare the return.
For this reason, New York City offers free online and in-person consultations for those looking for help getting their refund without problems.
The requirements are simple: have a family income of less than $85,000 per year or individual income of less than $59,000 and have the necessary documents on hand.
Through the NYC Free Tax Prep program, the City puts you in contact with volunteer preparers who help you for free.
Most begin after the second week of January and continue until the deadline for the declaration, which is next April 15.
However, they also offer the option of receiving online advice.
Through various service providers, interested parties can register and obtain this help at no cost.
One of them is GetYourRefound which is an organization promoted by the city that offers help.
These are other free services that help you file your taxes:
Evening
Opening Hours: Starting February 4, 2023, Tuesday and Thursday: 12 pm to 6 pm; Saturday: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website: ariva.org/tax
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Preparation and Assisted Self-Preparation
Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation
Opening Hours: Starting January 30, 2023, Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm; Friday and Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm; Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website: restorationplaza.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Preparation
Project Hospitality
Hours of Operation: Beginning January 30, 2023, Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Language(s): English and Spanish
Website : projecthospitality.org
Services Offered: Virtual Tax Preparation
Documents necessary to file taxes:
To participate in this free consulting program, you must have the following documentation ready:
- New York identification card such as IDNYC.
- Social Security card or ITIN number
- Original and copy ITIN.
Income tests:
When filing taxes electronically, filers must sign and validate their electronic tax return by entering their adjusted gross income (AGI) from the prior year or their self-selected PIN from the prior year. Consult the guide to find the previous year’s AGI.
Form 1099-G if you received unemployment insurance at any time during 2023
Forms W-2, 1098, 1099 or income and expense records if you are self-employed
Forms may include:
Form W-2 (wages for each job)
Form 1099-INT (interest)
Form 1099-DIV (dividends)
Form 1099-R (retirement plans)
Form W-2G (Gaming Winnings)
Form SSA-1099 (Social Security benefits)
Form 1099-MISC (miscellaneous income)
Form 1099-K (deposits and earnings)
Form 1099-B (stock sale)
Form 1098-T (scholarships and grants)
Form 1099-C (debt cancellation)
Form 1098-T (tuition payments to attend a university or technical college)
Form 1098-E (interest paid on student loans)
- Copy of 2022 tax return or transcript
More about filing taxes:
1/14
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced some adjustments that would allow taxpayers to get more refunds. There are more than 60 new provisions that include increases in deductions.
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Between the changes in tax laws and the occupations of each person, many file their tax return without knowing that these 10 deductions exist. Could you benefit from any of them?
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1. Pregnancy tests On its website, the IRS informs that pregnancy test kits can be included as a medical expense, as long as they are purchased to determine if you have become pregnant (not for business).
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2. Weight Watchers and weight loss programs All weight loss programs, such as Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, etc., are tax deductible as long as the person has a medical condition, such as hypertension, or diabetes, and the doctor prescribes it.
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3. Items against covid-19 Masks, disinfectant towels and liquid disinfectants are tax deductible, because they counteract the spread of covid-19.
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4. Summer camps In some circumstances, under the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, parents who care for their children with a disability, or if both parents work full time, are given an exemption so they can afford camps. summer, daycares, babysitters, for children under 13 years of age.
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5. Donation to a charity Money you give to a charity for a legitimately qualified organization may be tax deductible. “Contributions must be paid in cash or other property before the close of your tax year,” the IRS explains.
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6. Losses in a casino, lottery and games of chance According to tax specialists, Turbotax, gambling losses are tax deductible. Mind you, you can deduct gambling losses only if you itemize your deductions on IRS Form 1040 and keep a record of your wins and losses. Additionally: the amount of losses deducted cannot be greater than the amount of gambling income.
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7. Solar Panels According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the Residential Energy Efficiency Property Credit can be claimed for solar, wind, and geothermal equipment on both your primary residence and a second home.
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8. Smoking Cessation Programs In 1999, the Internal Revenue Service announced that the cost of these programs counts as a medical expense for taxpayers who itemize tax deductions.
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10. Health insurance Those who are self-employed can deduct the cost of their health insurance from their taxes. And, those who are not self-employed can include health insurance premiums paid in their tax deduction.
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9. 2022 Tax Return If you were left in debt to the treasury when you filed the previous year’s taxes, you can include that amount in your state tax deduction on your 2023 federal return. You can also include the state income taxes that withheld from their paychecks or were paid through quarterly estimated payments during the year.
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13/14
These tax deductions depend on each particular case, so every taxpayer has the responsibility of consulting with a professional, or on the IRS website, to confirm if they apply.
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that tax season will begin on Monday, January 23, 2023, through April 18.
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