Before you begin:
- Software companies offer Free File as a free service to taxpayers that meet eligibility criteria.
- You must use the software vendor Web site links below to access FreeFile for federal and New York State income tax returns.
- Individual software companies have different eligibility requirements. Please carefully review the descriptions before starting your return.
- You are under no obligation to buy any products or services.
- You can find details about a company's services on their Web site.
- You should also review our important information page.
The following companies currently offer free federal and state tax preparation to New York State taxpayers for tax year 2009.
Company Company information Eligibility requirements
Definitions:
Federal adjusted gross income (FAGI): On your 2009 federal tax return, this is the amount on line 4 of Form 1040EZ, line 21 of Form 1040A, or line 37 of Form 1040.
Earned income tax credit (EITC): See IRS Information concerning eligibility for EITC. The IRS EITC Assistant can be used to determine your eligibility for the credit.