If you are a self-employed resident who earned $85,00 or less in 2023, and are looking to file your taxes before the April deadline, IDG Legal can help connect you with a NYC Free Tax Prep for certified tax preparation assistance. Preparers will walk you through the filing process, in person, and accurately. The service helps self-employed taxpayers save $150 – $250 in tax preparation fees.
To be eligible for the service, families must have dependents, and in 2023 have earned:
- $85,000 for individuals
- $59,000 or less for couples who have business expenses of $250,000 or less.
What you can expect:
First, you’ll bring all of your materials (see below) to the appointment, and fill out a quick form to give your tax preparer all the info they need.
Your assigned tax preparer will go over your information with you, and then use a computer program to fill out the official tax forms. Your tax form will then be proofread by another certified preparer.
Once your tax return is ready to be filed, you’ll get a paper copy to sign and keep for your records. Then, it gets sent electronically to the IRS. If the computer processing catches any small mistakes, like a typo in your name, the tax preparers will fix it and submit the return again.
What you need to bring:
- Government-issued photo ID
- Proof of income
- Documentation of self-employed business expenses. This can include; receipts, credit card or bank statements for:
- Gas, oil, repairs, maintenance, insurance, or lease payments
- Car washes
- Cell phone bill
- Parking and tolls
- Amenities for passengers
- Business licenses or permits
- Rideshare platform fees (commissions paid)
- And more
- Bank account and routing numbers
Suggested provider: Urban Upbound
Two locations:
- Long Island City: 1215 40 AVENUE, LONG ISLAND CITY NY 11101
- Flushing: 136-13 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, FLUSHING NY 11354 (MetroPlus office)
Languages you can get help in:
- Long Island City: Arabic, Chinese – Mandarin, Chinese – Cantonese, English, Bengali, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Urdu
- Flushing: Spanish, English
How to schedule an appointment:
Call (718) 571-9507 then press +1 for English or +2 for Spanish, then press +7.
Appointments can only be scheduled over the phone. Filers cannot walk-in without an appointment.
**Filers must bring in all necessary documents in order to file.