Free tax preparation assistance by appointment only.

No cost tax preparation services offered at the Tompkins County Public Library starting on Tuesday 2/4/25Two tiered option for assistance:1. Traditional Tax preparation- Assistance for more complex taxes, assistance for individuals who are not comfortable using web based programs- Income limit $65K per household2. DIY Taxes with Assistance Available - Complete your own taxes at the VITA site, trained preparer available to answer questions and review returns, best for those with fairly simple returns but might have questions, income limit $87K per householdITHACA COLLEGE VITA Info- contact is Kari Smoker [email protected] call/text 585-230-6663.-this is mainly for individuals who are not US citizens/permanent residents

Provides free tax preparation assistance to low- or moderate-income individuals with a special focus on tax payers who are ages 50 years or older.
The following sites provide in-person tax preparation assistance:

Oneida County Locations:

AARP Parkway Center - Open February 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024
Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 AM - 1 PM
220 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY 13501
Appointment required: Call 315-223-3973 x117 to schedule an appointment

Legal assistance available from Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York. Tax assistance by AARP or Hartwick College VITA program. Information on STAR tax exemption.

Direct File, a new tax filing system developed by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of New York.

* Offers free income tax return preparation. Prior years 2019, 2020 and 2021 can be filed only in March. Two week notice is required for clients who need ASL interpreter.

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 free tax preparation assistance to low- or moderate-income individuals with a special focus on tax payers who are ages 50 years or older.
The following sites provide in-person tax preparation assistance:

Onondaga County Locations:

Baldwinsville Public Library - Open February 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
33 East Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Appointment required: Call 315-635-5631 to schedule an appointment

Betts Library - Open February 6, 2024 - April 11, 2024
Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 AM - 3:15 PM
4862 South Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13205
Appointment required: Call 315-435-1940 to schedule an appointment

Camillus Senior Citizens Center - Open February 1, 2024 - April 11, 2024
Tuesday - Thursday, 10 AM - 3 PM
25 1/2 1st Street, Camillus, NY 13031
Appointment required: Call 315-672-5820 to schedule an appointment

Community Library of Dewitt and Jamesville - Open February 6, 2024 - April 11, 2024
Tuesday - Thursday, 10 AM - 3 PM
5110 Jamesville Road, Jamesville, NY 13078
Appointment required: Call 315-446-3578 to schedule an appointment

Onondaga Hill Senior Center - Open February 6, 2024 - April 10, 2024
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:45 AM - 12:45 PM
4834 Velasko Road, Syracuse, NY 13215
Appointment required: Call 315-469-3464 to schedule an appointment


Oswego County Locations:

Fulton Municipal Building - Open February 7, 2024 - April 10, 2024
Wednesday, 9 AM - 3 PM
141 1st Street, Fulton, NY 13069
Appointment required: Call 315-320-6140 to schedule an appointment, leave a message
If roads are closed due to snow, site will be closed

McCrobie Civic Center - Open February 6, 2024 - April 9, 2024
Tuesday, 9 AM - 3 PM
41 Lake Street, Oswego, NY 13126
Appointment required: Call 315-320-6140 to schedule an appointment
If roads are closed due to snow, site will be closed


St. Lawrence County Locations:

Massena Community Center - Open February 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024
Monday and Tuesday, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
61 Beach Street, Massena, NY 13662
No appointment required; call 315-769-2693 for details

Provides free tax preparation assistance with preference for senior citizens.

Provides free tax preparation by appointment only. Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.

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 preparation assistance available during tax season; call for information.

* Provides information and referral for legal and financial matters, transportation difficulties, housing availability, and health service & counseling.* Provides on site assistance with tax preparation, Medicare forms and the Home Energy Assistance Program.* Provides recreation and social programs, as well as travel days, cards, dancing and celebrations.* Provides transportation to and from center.

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.

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

* Provides free tax preparation assistance for low income families.

Offers free tax preparation assistance by appointment only.

Provides free tax preparation assistance to low- or moderate-income individuals with a special focus on tax payers who are ages 50 years or older.

Provides free tax preparation assistance during tax season to income eligible individuals. Services are provided through AARP.

During tax season, provides free tax preparation to seniors and low income individuals with a preference for seniors. 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.

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

Provides free tax preparation assistance during tax season to income eligible individuals. Services are provided through AARP.