You can help taxpayers prepare their taxes and claim tax credits as an NYC Free Tax Prep volunteer.
No prior experience is necessary to sign up.
You can volunteer to:
- Prepare tax returns
- Greet and perform intake
- Provide language interpretation
If you volunteer to be a tax preparer, you will be trained in:
- Basic tax law
- Electronic tax filing software
Tax preparers must:
- Be comfortable working with people and working on a computer
- Complete the IRS volunteer certification
- Serve each week or every other week during tax season
Online
Learn about becoming a tax prep volunteer.
By Email
Email questions to freetaxprep@dcwp.nyc.gov.
By Phone
- Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
- Division: NYC Free Tax Prep Volunteer Hotline
- Phone Number: (212) 436-0332
- Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
