* Offers IRS trained volunteers to prepare taxes for low-income Geneva residents at no cost. Headquartered at Geneva Public Library. Hybrid model available due to COVID.

Offers advice and representation to low income individuals who are having problems with their federal income taxes.

Offers free tax preparation assistance by appointment only.

* Provides free tax preparation assistance for low income families.

Provides nutritious meals, a reservation is required by noon the day before. A contribution of $4.00 is requested for people age 60+ and spouse of any age. Those under age 60 are charged $5.00 per meal. No one age 60+ or their spouse will be denied a meal due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.Center provides various social activities including exercise groups, cards, games, crafts, trips and other special events.

Offers legal assistance to lower-income taxpayers who have controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Controversies may include collection, examination, and appeals matters.

* Provides comprehensive telephone information and referral services.* Offers connection to tax preparation assistance.

Counselors taught income tax preparation and computer operation by IRS-trained AARP Tax-Aide volunteer instructors. Commitment runs from Feb 1st to April 13th. Volunteers with knowledge of computers and 1040 Tax Forms do both federal and state income taxes. Classes for volunteers begin on Jan 3rd.

Offers free assistance with income tax preparation.First appointment is to interview and scan documents. Second appointment a week later is to print, review, and sign the return.

* Provides free income tax preparation for working people and families in an eight county area. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. MyFreeTaxes.com: It is a helpful tool and free do it yourself filing service for state and federal income taxes at home or one at one our CA$H sites. Income gap is $66,000.

Offers free tax preparation assistance by appointment only.Appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays 6pm-8pm February 5-April 15

Provides nutritious meals, reservations are needed by noon the day before. A contribution of $4.00 is requested for people age 60+ and spouse of any age. Those under age 60 are charged $5.00 per meal. No one age 60+ will be denied a meal due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute. Center provides various social activities including exercise groups, cards, games, crafts, trips and other special events.

Appointment locations:Binghamton Branch at 910 Front Street Binghamton NY 139052/14-25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm2/28/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm3/28/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm 4/4/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pmVFW of Norwich located at 61 E. Main Street Norwich NY 138152/21/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm 3/7/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm4/11/25 - 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pmAppointments can be made either online or over the phone. Visit https://www.ghsfcu.com/vita then enter name and email address, then choose location, date and time of appointment.

Provides free tax preparation assistance to low- or moderate-income individuals with a special focus on tax payers who are ages 50 years or older.
The following sites provide in-person tax preparation assistance:

Oneida County Locations:

AARP Parkway Center - Open February 1, 2024 - April 15, 2024
Tuesday and Wednesday, 9 AM - 1 PM
220 Memorial Parkway, Utica, NY 13501
Appointment required: Call 315-223-3973 x117 to schedule an appointment

Provides nutritious meals, reservations are needed by noon the day before. A contribution of $4.00 is requested for people age 60+ and spouse of any age. Those under age 60 are charged $5.00 per meal. No one age 60+ will be denied a meal due to an inability or unwillingness to contribute.Center provides various social activities including exercise groups, cards, games, crafts, trips and other special events.

Offers free tax preparation assistance by appointment only.February 5-April 15 on Saturdays 10am-3pm

Legal assistance available from Legal Aid Society of Mid-New York. Tax assistance by AARP or Hartwick College VITA program. Information on STAR tax exemption.

2025 Update- Appointments will begin early Feb 2025Ithaca College VITA available for individuals who are not US citizens or permanent residents. Phone number is 585-230-6663Free income tax preparation program for people with incomes under $65,000 and/or those qualifying the Earned Income Credit.Returns with foreign tax credits, adoption credits, non-resident aliens, household employment (Schedule H), business partnerships or S corporations are beyond the scope of VITAVITA Cortland operates at various locations in the county, including: Access to Independence, Saturdays and Sundays United Presbyterian Church, Fridays. Cortland YWCA, Cortland-Chenango Rural Services McGraw/Lamont Library Truxton Town Hall Tully Free Library www.cortlandfreetaxes.org for the most up to date information, including scheduling updates.

2025- Lifelong will start scheduling tax appointments for seniors and returning clients on 1/6/2025. Taxpayers under 60 that meet the income guidelines can begin calling for appointments on 2/3/2025.Free federal and state income tax preparation assistance for Tompkins County residents meeting one of these criteria: limited income, families less than $60,000, individuals below $37,000 individuals with disabilities all seniors, 60 and over, with spouses of any age.Self-prep assistance for those with income below $84,000at Lifelong, 119 W Court St, Ithaca.

* Offers free state and federal income tax return preparation services.

Volunteers prepare and file simple Federal and State Tax returns for working participants. Training provided by DSS. Volunteers are not paid for their services, so they are not liable for any tax advice or assistance rendered.

AARP Free Tax Preparation for individuals that qualify

Call 2-1-1 Susquehanna River Region for appointment at Broome County Library and for information on AARP sites in other counties.

* Provides free tax preparation assistance for low income families.

Provides free tax preparation by appointment only. Returns are prepared by IRS certified volunteers.