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Offers free tax help for low- to moderate- income (generally $55,000 and below) individuals and families. Bilingual tax assistance is available. This service is available during tax season January-April. Call or visit website for locations, times and additional information.

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.

Provides free in-person tax preparation to individuals with low to moderate household income. Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.

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

Provides free, in-person tax preparation to individuals with household income of $67,000 or less ($134,000 for married couples). Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.

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)

Free online tax preparation resource for income qualified individuals and families. Taxpayers complete intake and consent forms electronically and upload tax documents to a secure site. CASH then prepares the return and schedules a phone appointment to review the return before electronically transmitting it to the IRS. Also provides a self-preparation option.

Offers legal assistance to lower-income taxpayers who have controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Controversies may include collection, examination, and appeals matters.

Offers free tax preparation assistance by appointment only.February 5-April 15 on Saturdays 10am-3pm

Contact 211 for appointmentAdvance Payments Portal

Provides nutritious meals, reservations are needed by noon the day before. A contribution of $4.00 is requested for people age 60+ and spouse of any age. Those under age 60 are charged $5.00 per meal. No one age 60+ will be denied a meal due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.Center provides various social activities including exercise groups, cards, games, crafts, trips and other special events.

Provides 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 individuals prepare their tax forms, including with EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) for those who qualify.

* 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.

Provides nutritious meals, reservations are needed by noon the day before. A contribution of $4.00 is requested for people age 60+ and spouse of any age. Those under age 60 are charged $5.00 per meal. No one age 60+ or their spouse will be denied a meal due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.Center provides various social activities including free tax preparation, exercise groups, cards, games, crafts, evening meals and other special events.

* 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.

Volunteers prepare and file simple Federal and State Tax returns for working participants. Training provided by DSS. Volunteers are not paid for their services, so they are not liable for any tax advice or assistance rendered.

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

* Offers free state and federal income tax return preparation services.

Counselors taught income tax preparation and computer operation by IRS-trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteer instructors. Commitment runs from Feb 1st to April 13th. Volunteers with knowledge of computers and 1040 Tax Forms do both federal and state income taxes. Classes for volunteers begin on Jan 3rd.

2026 Update- Appointments will begin early Feb 2026Ithaca College VITA available for individuals who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Phone number is 585-230-6663Free income tax preparation program for people with incomes under $65,000 and/or those qualifying the Earned Income Credit.Returns with foreign tax credits, adoption credits, non-resident aliens, household employment (Schedule H), business partnerships or S corporations are beyond the scope of VITAVITA Cortland operates at various locations in the county, including: Access to Independence, Saturdays and Sundays United Presbyterian Church, Fridays. Cortland YWCA, Cortland-Chenango Rural Services McGraw/Lamont Library Truxton Town Hall Tully Free Library www.cortlandfreetaxes.org for the most up to date information, including scheduling updates.

Provides nutritious meals, a reservation is required by noon the day before. A contribution of $4.00 is requested for people age 60+ and spouse of any age. Those under age 60 are charged $5.00 per meal. No one age 60+ or their spouse will be denied a meal due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.Center provides various social activities including exercise groups, cards, games, crafts, trips and other special events.

Assesses and maintains records of all properties in the City of Syracuse.

Provides free tax help to taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to individuals 60 years or older. Volunteers are trained to prepare basic tax forms only.

Provides nutritious meals, reservations are needed by noon the day before. A contribution of $4.00 is requested for people age 60+ and spouse of any age. Those under age 60 are charged $5.00 per meal. No one age 60+ will be denied a meal due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute. Center provides various social activities including exercise groups, cards, games, crafts, trips and other special events.