Tax Preparation

The Urban Upbound Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) year round program offers free tax preparation assistance to people who generally make $80,000 or less or $56,000 for single per year, persons with disabilities, seniors and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.  Urban Upbound’s free tax services offer a smart alternative for New York City families who are often forced to pay high fees through paid services that can cost hundreds of dollars.

Providing free tax preparation services enables qualified working families and individuals to take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) benefit – which provides an important lifeline in tough economic times and the ability to utilize every dollar of their tax refund, thus increasing buying power or allowing a means to start a savings plan.

The benefits of using Urban Upbound free tax preparation service:

• All tax preparers are IRS certified – providing quality tax preparation services

• Taxpayer receives every dollar of their refund

• Tax preparers are qualified to prepare returns that include many credits and deductions

• EITC – Earned Income Tax Credit

• Child Tax Credit

• Itemized Deductions

• Self-Employment Income

• Educator Credit

• School Tax Credit – IT-210

• Renter’s Credit – IT-214

• ITIN-Individual Tax Identification Number

We are open all year if you are still in need of assistance. We offer in-person and virtual tax prep services. For our virtual service please go to UUTAX.org which is available for all 50 states.

For appointments please call Monday to Friday 9-5:

• 718-784-0877,

• Press 1 for English, or 2 for Spanish

• Then press 7 for the Tax Dept. 

Off-season main office hours in Long Island City:

• Monday -  9 to 5

• Tuesday - 9 to 5

• Wednesday - 9 to 5

• Thursday - 9 to 5

• Friday - 9 to 5

• Saturday - CLOSED

• Sunday - CLOSED

For more information. https://urbanupbound.org/tax-preparation-and-income-support/