Federal & State Tax Return Deadline
April 15, 2025
In 2023, 1 in 3 Americans with an annual household income of less than $50,000 paid a tax professional or company to do their taxes even though they likely would have gotten that help for free. Residents of the Eighth Congressional District of New York have several valuable resources to help them during the 2025 tax season.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) provides free tax preparation services for families who earned $93,000 or less or singles who earned $65,000 or less in 2024. Please visit NYC Free Tax Prep – ACCESS NYC to learn more about what to include and how to apply, as well as the IRS website for general guidance. You can find more information for small businesses by visiting Small Businesses Self-Employed | Internal Revenue Service.
Services
IRS
Individual Online Account
The IRS Individual Online Account now offers real-time chat support and enhanced financial management tools, including flexible payment scheduling and secure bank account storage. This significantly improves user convenience and security in managing tax obligations.
These upgrades, combined with access to comprehensive tax records and robust security measures, provide a streamlined and secure user experience for managing tax obligations.
IRS
Direct File Pilot Program
The Direct File Pilot Program, introduced in 2024 by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and empowered through funds appropriated in the Inflation Reduction Act. Is an initiative to streamline the tax filing process through offering what is typically thought of as a paid service, free of charge. This program allows eligible taxpayers to file their 2024 federal tax returns directly with the IRS.
This pilot seeks to simplify tax filing, ensuring a smoother experience for participants while potentially setting a new standard for future tax seasons.
IRS
Free File program
The IRS Free File Program offers two free online tax filing options: Guided Tax Software for taxpayers with an Adjusted Gross income of $84,000 or less, and Free File Fillable Forms for those above this threshold.
This public-private partnership ensures accessible, secure tax preparation and filing solutions for all income levels, reducing the cost of tax compliance for millions of Americans.
Grow Brooklyn Inc. Tax Preparation Services
Eligibility
Anyone with dependents – anyone with $93,000 or less income.
Single – anyone with $65,000 or less income.
Self-employed – anyone with expenses of $35,000 or less
The Office of Council Member Crystal Hudson and the Urban Upbound Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
The office of Council Member Crystal Hudson is offering in-person, free tax preparation assistance every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 55 Hanson Place, Suite 778 Brooklyn, NY 11217. Call (718)-260-9191 to book an appointment.
Eligibility
Income – Those who generally make $85,000 or less a year.