Free tax help in New York
How to file your New York and federal returns for free if you qualify, the New York deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.
Check if you qualify (5 questions)| State income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tax year 2025 due date | April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). |
| Extension | Automatic six-month extension by filing Form IT-370 (online or on paper) by the due date; any tax owed must be paid by the due date. |
| State tax agency | New York State Department of Taxation and Finance |
Free New York state filing
New York Free File
Free File partner companies listed by the state offer free federal and state e-filing for tax year 2025; each company sets its own rules, and the highest AGI limit is $89,000 (some offers have lower limits or age rules).
Income limit: AGI $89,000 (tax year 2025; partners may set lower limits)
See New York Free File optionsFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; New York may update them in January.
Free federal filing for New York residents
- VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
- TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
- IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free New York return.
- MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
- MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
- Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.
Common questions
Can I file my New York state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. New York options include New York Free File. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the New York tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the New York return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Automatic six-month extension by filing Form IT-370 (online or on paper) by the due date; any tax owed must be paid by the due date.
Where can I get free tax help in person in New York?
Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.
Need paid help in New York?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, our partner Pack Tax works with New York residents by phone and video.
This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.
Ask Pack Tax for helpPack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works
Sources
- NY Free File
- NY e-file options
- NY extension
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
New York facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with New York State Department of Taxation and Finance before you file.