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Food Bank’s Free Tax Filing Service is Back

Free, High-Quality In-person and Online Tax Services

For over 20 years, Food Bank’s Tax Assistance Program has helped families get the refunds and credits they deserve – including the Child Tax Credit (CTC), and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which alone can be worth over $9,000.

Important Information For You To Know:

Tax season starts January 30 and sites will remain open through April 18.

You are eligible for Food Bank’s free income tax service if you earned $60,000 or less in 2022.

Click here to download our tax latest flyer.

Important COVID-19 Information

Wearing masks may be required at some locations.

Contact office if any questions (646) 981-6111

You must make an appointment in order to file your taxes at one of our In-Person Centers. Book your appointment below by first selecting your borough, then selecting a tax site. You will receive a confirmation email and/or text message once your appointment is made.

Food Bank Drop-off Centers and Community Drop-off sites will be open February 1st – April 18th

Client Requirements for these locations:

  • Earn $60,000 or less
  • Make a Drop-Off appointment online – see Drop-Off Centers below to select the best location for you.
  • NOTE: Some locations may require mask wearing.
  • Bring all necessary documents to your Drop-Off appointment. See orange box below for the Tax Document Checklist
  • Be prepared for Drop-Off services only.

Find a Community Drop-off site near you

Start Filing Your Taxes Online Today

Check the criteria below first to ensure you’re eligible to file with Food Bank for free 100% online today.

YOU'RE ELIGIBLE TO FILE ONLINE IF:

  • Your income was $60,000 or less.
  • You have a working email and cell phone number (smart phone is preferred).
  • You must be able to participate on a short VIDEO CHAT (approx. 5 minutes) with one of our IRS-certified tax preparers for identity verification purposes. Approved video chat apps: FaceTime (iPhone). What’s App (iPhone and Android), or Microsoft Teams (iPhone and Android).

WHY FILE WITH FOOD BANK?

  • It’s completely FREE for eligible filers!!
  • It’s FAST!! The entire process takes around 7-10 business days – just have your tax documents ready. Find the full list of required tax documents HERE.
  • It’s SECURE!! We are sponsored and certified by the IRS.
  • It’s SAFE!! No need to leave your home or have any physical contact with our tax preparers.

Start Filing Your Taxes Online Today

If you’re eligible (see above), start the process to file your taxes and claim your refund today!

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Filing your own taxes online is easy and COMPLETELY FREE (for both Federal and State taxes)! All you need is a computer with internet access. Be sure to check your eligibility below based on your 2022 income!

If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of these questions, you qualify:

  • Is your adjusted gross income (AGI) $73,000 or less?
  • Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
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Need Help? Visit a Self-Prep Assistance Site. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT NOW!

Starting January 30th, you can bring your tax documents to one of the sites below. Computers are available and our IRS certified coaches can guide you through the self-filing process and answer any questions you may have.

You must make an appointment in order to file your taxes at one of our Community Partner Sites. Book your appointment below by selecting a tax site near you. You will receive a confirmation email and/or text message once your appointment is made.
Morris Senior Center
80 E 181st St.
Bronx, NY 10453
Schedule Appointment
Workforce
550 E 142nd St.
Bronx, NY 10454
Schedule Appointment
Twin Park West
355 East 183rd St.
Bronx NY 10458
Schedule Appointment
Montefiore Moses Campus
111 E 210th St. (Room TLC 2)
Bronx, NY 10467
Schedule Appointment
Montefiore Wakefield Campus
4141 Carpenter Ave. (Room 208)
Bronx, NY 10466
Schedule Appointment
NYCH Tremont
1920 Webster Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
Schedule Appointment
St John’s Bread & Life
795 Lexington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221
Schedule Appointment
Brooklyn Coop FCU
Myrtle Branch
1474 Myrtle Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Schedule Appointment
Hope Gardens Community Center
422 Central Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Schedule Appointment
Make the Road NY- Bushwick
301 ove Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Schedule Appointment
Riseboro Community Partnership on Grove
380 Grove Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Schedule Appointment
Brooklyn Borough Hall
209 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Schedule Appointment
Grow Brooklyn Downtown Prep Hub
275 Flatbush Ave Extension
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Schedule Appointment
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation
276 Chestnut Street
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Schedule Appointment
Riseboro Community Partnership Beaver Street
90 Beaver Street
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Schedule Appointment
MetroPlusHealth,
Brooklyn Community Office

2221 Church Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Schedule Appointment
Fifth Avenue Committee
621 Degraw Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Schedule Appointment
Make the Road NY
Jackson Heights

92-10 Roosevelt Avenue
Jackson Heights, NY
Schedule Appointment
Riseboro Community Partnership 
1875 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Schedule Appointment
Office of Council Member Aviles
4417 4th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11220
Schedule Appointment
Need assistance? Contact our Call Center at 646.981.6111, Friday, 9am – 7pm, and Saturday, 10am – 2pm, or email us at eitc@foodbanknyc.org.
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