About Us
Our staff & volunteers
WHO QUALIFIES AND WHAT TO BRING:
Our staff & volunteers
Our organization is headed by a CPA with over 30 years of experience. Additionally, our volunteers are either licensed professionals or individuals who are well trained and are IRS-certified tax preparers. VITA free tax preparation free tax filing
Our history
WHO QUALIFIES AND WHAT TO BRING:
Our staff & volunteers
Our organizations started in 2021 in an effort to help help low-to-moderate income taxpayers in local communities keep more of the money they have earned by helping them to file tax returns that take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Tax Credit for the Elderly (TCE). Unfortunately, a number of for-p
Our organizations started in 2021 in an effort to help help low-to-moderate income taxpayers in local communities keep more of the money they have earned by helping them to file tax returns that take advantage of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child Tax Credit, and Tax Credit for the Elderly (TCE). Unfortunately, a number of for-profit tax preparers prey on our most vulnerable citizens, charging them high fees, especially in relation to their low incomes and modest refunds. These fees cannibalize or even negate tax refunds that are sorely needed and often relied on to pay for necessities like food, rent, winter clothing, and medicine for taxpayers and their children.
WHO QUALIFIES AND WHAT TO BRING:
WHO QUALIFIES AND WHAT TO BRING:
WHO QUALIFIES AND WHAT TO BRING:
FREE TAX PREP FOR LOW INCOME NEW YORKERS
YOU QUALIFY for tax preparation by CTR IF:
Your income is up to $35,000 for an individual OR
Your income is up to $56,000 for a family - a single parent with a child or children is a family
AND you have no more than $3,600 in interest, dividends and/or capital gains.
WHAT TO BRING: for each year you n
FREE TAX PREP FOR LOW INCOME NEW YORKERS
YOU QUALIFY for tax preparation by CTR IF:
Your income is up to $35,000 for an individual OR
Your income is up to $56,000 for a family - a single parent with a child or children is a family
AND you have no more than $3,600 in interest, dividends and/or capital gains.
WHAT TO BRING: for each year you need tax preparation
- Copy of last year’s tax return (or the last tax return you filed).
- All W-2 and/or 1099 forms and any other income information including Social Security and SSI.
- If self-employed, income and expense information and records.
- Forms or notices received from the Internal Revenue Service or the New York State, New York City, or any other tax authority.
- Social Security cards (or ITIN letters) and State issued ID and/or drivers' licenses for yourself and all household members.
- Information about health insurance for you and your dependents:1095-A,1095-B or 1095-C forms if you got them, insurance cards.
- STUDENTS: Form 1098-T as well as a bursar’s receipt showing tuition you paid from your personal funds and what was paid by loans. Also bring receipts for books and a computer if you purchased one.
- Amount of Medical Expenses if significant, including cost of insurance, Real Estate Taxes paid, Casualty Losses, Charitable Contributions, if any.
- Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit of any refund.
Donate/Contribute
WHO QUALIFIES AND WHAT TO BRING:
WHO QUALIFIES AND WHAT TO BRING:
Community Tax Relief, Inc. (CTR) is a non-profit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are funded by the generosity of persons such as yourself.
As an independent organization, we help taxpayers in ways other free tax preparation services do not. This includes working with our clients after their
Community Tax Relief, Inc. (CTR) is a non-profit corporation organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are funded by the generosity of persons such as yourself.
As an independent organization, we help taxpayers in ways other free tax preparation services do not. This includes working with our clients after their returns are submitted. For example, we advocate for our clients with government agencies such as the IRS throughout the year as needed.
CTR NEVER charges a fee for its services. CTR’s staff - including its officers and Board members - receives no compensation whatsoever. It is volunteerism in the truest sense of the word. This means that EVERY PENNY you donate immediately goes to helping those in need.
Your fully tax-deductible donation will help us continue to provide our free tax preparation services in the New York City area and will support our efforts to reach and help even more deserving low-income individuals and families.