Appointment locations:Binghamton Branch at 910 Front Street Binghamton NY 139052/14-25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm2/28/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm3/28/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm 4/4/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pmVFW of Norwich located at 61 E. Main Street Norwich NY 138152/21/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm 3/7/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm4/11/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pmAppointments can be made either online or over the phone. Visit https://www.ghsfcu.com/vita then enter name and email address, then choose location, date and time of appointment.

* Provides comprehensive telephone information and referral services.* Offers connection to tax preparation assistance.

AARP Free Tax Preparation for individuals that qualify

Offers free tax preparation services. Program is designed to help local residents claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, state and federal income tax preparation is available at no charge, to income eligible residents. Taxes are prepared by trained, certified volunteers. Free electronic filing is available in most cases.

Provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners through two tiers: Basic STAR for primary residences and Enhanced STAR for seniors meeting income requirements. Services provides direct links to the required forms and the NYS website for registration and renewal. Call for detailed information.

Helps prepare state and federal taxes, along with other forms that may be needed, also will help translate information on forms, and can refer to local tax experts, local attorneys, and agencies, if needed.

Provides timely federal tax-related information to Veterans about tax credits and benefits, free tax preparation, financial education and asset-building opportunities available to Veterans. Check website for more information.

A tax-aide program that offers free tax preparation services, as well as one-to-one tax counseling, and assistance on the telephone and online to help low and middle income individuals and seniors prepare their tax forms, including with EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) for those who qualify.

Offers face-to-face meeting with IRS representatives who need help with tax forms, understanding financial tax laws, or materials needed to fill out forms correctly.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory, Computers, and AARP Tax Assistance and a wide range of other programs.

Provides free income tax return preparation to qualified individuals through a network of non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS. The TCE program offers free tax help particularly for those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. VITA and TCE sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls and other convenient locations across the country. To locate the nearest VITA or TCE site near you, use the VITA locator tool http://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/ or call (800)906-9887. This service is available during the tax season January-April.

AARP volunteers assist low to moderate income taxpayers, especially those 60 and older, with free tax preparation services. This service is offered during tax season January-April. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is offered in cooperation with the IRS. Check your local public library for their tax prep schedule.

A tax-aide program that offers free tax preparation services, to help low and middle income individuals and seniors prepare their tax forms, including with EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit).

New York State and the IRS have developed a new program that allows eligible New Yorkers to e-file their federal and state personal income tax returns for free. The Direct File pilot program is open to New Yorkers reporting certain types of income and claiming certain credits and adjustments. The Direct File program is easy to use and can help eligible taxpayers file a 2023 federal tax return—for free—in English or Spanish, add tax information with step-by-step guidance, and connect with real-time online support from IRS customer service representatives. Direct File may be accessed from a smartphone, laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.

Offers free tax preparation services for low-income people, including information on Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).EITC tax preparation services: February-AprilAdditional Free tax preparation also available through One Stop: April-February (outside tax season)

A tax-aide program that offers free tax preparation services, to help low and middle income individuals and seniors prepare their tax forms, including with EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit).

Free tax return preparation and assistance by IRS-certified volunteers to older adults with simple tax situations. Services cover New York State and Federal returns. Call 845-615-3700 during the last week in January for an appointment at a nearby Tax Aide site.

Provides free drop-off tax preparation to individuals and families with household income of $67,000 or less. Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.

Provides free in-person tax preparation for income eligible taxpayers. February will be for 2024 returns only, with back year and multi-year return preparation starting in March. If a client is more than 5 minutes late to their appointment, they must forfeit the appointment. Thursday appointments are only for clients in need of special accommodations (such as those who need special language access, are hearing or visually impaired, have developmental disabilities, live in group homes, etc.) Cannot assist with the NYS Renter's Rebate (Form IT-214).

Offers free tax preparation assistance, with a preference for seniors but open to all. Clients must pick up an intake package to fill out ahead of their appointment.

Provides free, in-person tax preparation to individuals with household income of $60,000 or less ($120,000 for married couples). Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.

* UNAVAILABLE IN 2025 * Provides free tax preparation to individuals and families with household income of $73,000 or less. Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.