Volunteer to Prepare Taxes

You can help taxpayers prepare their taxes and claim tax credits by volunteering in the NYC Free Tax Prep program.

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 receive training on basic tax law and how to complete basic tax returns using electronic 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

Contact freetaxprep@dcwp.nyc.gov with questions.

By Phone

Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
Division: NYC Free Tax Prep Volunteer Hotline
Phone Number: (212) 436-0152
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

Enrolled agents can earn IRS Continuing Education (CE) credits volunteering with the IRS VITA/TCE program through NYC Free Tax Prep.

Attorneys and Certified Public Accountants may also qualify for CE credits depending on their state licensing requirements or National Boards of Standards.

Visit the IRS website.

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