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ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU – NO EXCEPTIONS

• Government issued picture ID
• Driver’s or non-driver’s license required for NY State return
• Social Security cards or ITIN documents for everyone listed on your return
• Copy of last year’s return

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS THAT MAY APPLY TO YOU

DOCUMENTATION OF INCOME

• Income documents: W-2, 1099-R, SSA-1099, 1099-G, 1099-MISC, 1099-INT, 1099-DIV, and any other income documents
• Self-Employment records (income and expenses)
• 1099-G for unemployment received
• Brokerage statements for sale of stocks or bonds
• Healthcare insurance form 1095-A

DOCUMENTATION FOR DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS

• Medical and dental expenses, including co-pays
• Mortgage interest statement and Real Estate Tax Paid (exclude Star, Enhanced Star, Senior Discount)
• List of charitable contributions
• Records of estimated federal and state income tax paid
• Educational expenses–form 1098-T and other educational expense records
• Checking or savings account routing and account number–for direct deposit of refund or direct debit of balance due
• Any recent IRS or NY State tax department correspondence
• Records for childcare and/or dependent care expenses

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The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA)

The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) provides free income tax preparation for low-income families, individuals and senior citizens to residents of the five boroughs of NYC. You must pre-register and call for an appointment at 929-630-3753. For More Information: vita@nabany.org

Saturdays, January 28; February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 April 1, 8, 15
11am–4pm*
Langston Hughes, Room A
100-01 Northern Boulevard
Assistance available in English and Spanish

*Last appointment taken one hour before scheduled close 

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. Free tax preparation assistance and AARP information packets are available at the following libraries. Taxpayers must pick up the packet as it contains a checklist of items required to do your taxes including the number to call for an appointment. No walk-ins accepted.

Wednesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5, 12
10:15am–3pm
Howard Beach
9206 156 Avenue

Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13
12:15pm–3pm
North Forest Park
9827 Metropolitan Avenue

Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13
12:15pm–3pm
Fresh Meadows
193-20 Horace Harding Expressway

Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13
12:30pm–3pm
Glen Oaks
256-04 Union Turnpike

Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14
10:15am–3pm
Jackson Heights
3551 81th Street

Mondays, February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10, 17
10:15am–1pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street

Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18
1:15pm–4pm
Kew Gardens Hills
7233 Vleigh Place

Tuesdays: February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28; April 4, 11
1:15pm–4pm
Hollis
202-05 Hillside Avenue

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

Get in person tax help and file for free!  If you earned $73,000 or less in 2022, you qualify. Employees from NYS Department of Taxation and Finance will walk you through online tax software, step-by-step, and help you prepare and e-file as you complete your own tax return. It’s quick, easy, and secure! Use your personal device (laptop/tablet) or the tax department's equipment to file. To learn more or schedule a tax assistance appointment, visit tax.ny.gov/tap. 

Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13
12pm–7pm*
Elmhurst, 3rd Floor Meeting Room
86-07 Broadway
Assistance available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish

Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17 24, 31; April 7, 14
10am–4pm*
Central Library, Teen Conference Room
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
Assistance available in English, Spanish, Urdu/Bengali

Mondays, February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10
10am–5pm*
Flushing, Rooms A&B
41-17 Main Street
Assistance available in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish

*Last appointment taken one hour before scheduled close.

Urban Upbound

If your 2022 income is $80,000 or less, you qualify to receive free tax preparation and e-filing assistance at no charge from Urban Upbound. Please preregister and schedule your appointment by calling (718) 784-0877, follow the voice instructions to choose your preferred language, then press ext. 7 (call on Mondays–Saturdays, 9am–5pm). 

Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; April 6, 13
12pm–7pm
Mondays, February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10
10am–5pm
Elmhurst, 3rd Floor Meeting Room
86-07 Broadway
Assistance available in English and Spanish

Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14
10am–4pm
Saturdays, February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8
10am–4pm
Central Library, Teen Conference Room
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
Assistance available in English only

Mondays, February 6, 13, 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27; April 3, 10
Fridays, February 10, 17, 24;
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 14
10am–5pm
Flushing, Rooms A&B
41-17 Main Street
Assistance available in English and Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)

Please note that Queens Public Library does not operate these programs, does not vouch for the accuracy of information disseminated during such programs, and assumes no responsibility for any statements made.