Free Tax Help

Brooklyn Public Library had a great tax season! Thanks to all our community partners for providing this service. We can't wait to assist the Brooklyn community for tax season 2025. 

 

Still have tax questions? Reach out the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center or Grow Brooklyn for all your off-season  tax questions.


IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center

You can get in-person help at your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC). Locate a Taxpayer Assistance Center near you. Check what services are available at that location, then call 844-545-5640 to schedule an appointment.

For Spanish, call 800-829-1040. For all other languages, call 833-553-9895. You will reach an IRS assistor who can either:

  • Provide an interpreter over the phone
  • Schedule an appointment for you at one of our local Taxpayer Assistance Centers so you can get help in person.

The IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center for Brooklyn is at 420 Albee Square W, Brooklyn, NY 11201, and is open by appointment only Monday through Friday except on federal holidays. 

Call (844) 545-5640 to make an appointment.

Services include:

For questions about available services or hours of operation, please call the local office: (718) 834-6559. 

 

Tax Information

GetYourRefund.org provides free online tax filing for households with an income of under $66,000

If your adjusted gross income was under $79,000, you may be able to file your taxes for free online with IRS Free File partners. Visit irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free to learn more.

Check the status of your IRS refund at irs.gov/wheres-my-refund



Tax Forms

U.S. forms and instructions from the I.R.S.: irs.gov/forms-instructions 
Or order by phone 1-800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676) 

New York State Tax Forms: tax.ny.gov/forms/income_cur_forms.htm
Or order by phone from  New York State Department of Taxation at 518-457-5181

New York City Tax Forms: tax.ny.gov/pit/file/nyc_yonkers_residents.htm




Visit BPL's Tax Help Resource Guide for websites, articles and books that can make filing your taxes easier.