New Yorkers making less than $64,000 a year can receive free help filing taxes electronically. The state tax department is holding some day-long events where trained assistants help people file online.
James Gazzale, a spokesperson for the New York State Tax Department, said 92 percent of residents file electronically, and this program offers help navigating the state’s website.
"The tax department program allows the [taxpayers] themselves to input all their information and educate themselves on how to file a return," Gazzale explained, "so they’re more comfortable doing it in the future."
The state’s filing software, and a list of where and when you can get free help, is on their website.
April 18th is the deadline to file taxes.