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Are you a small business owner, freelancers, or gig worker? If you work for yourself, you need to file taxes annually and make estimated tax payments quarterly. The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) offers workshops and toolkits for self-employed filers.
At select in-person NYC Free Tax Prep sites, knowledgeable preparers and enrolled agents sit down with you to complete an accurate personal and business return, including federal and New York State annual and quarterly estimated tax filings. This service is available to families with dependents who earned $93,000 and individuals or couples who earned $65,000 or less in 2023 and have business expenses of $250,000 or less.
Use the NYC Free Tax Prep map to find sites that offer self-employed/Schedule C assistance.
Reminder: Please review the checklist of documents you will need to file your 2024 tax return at an NYC Free Tax Prep site specifically for the self-employed.
Join free Workshops (group sessions) to learn the basics of tax filing and recordkeeping best practices. View event calendar for upcoming workshops.
Want DCWP to co-host a workshop for your organization or community? Submit a Workshop Request Form.
Our Toolkits + Tips can help you understand how self-employment taxes work and provide important information and recordkeeping templates that will help you prepare for the tax season. View toolkits for self-employed filers.
Learn more about the free resources DCWP offers freelancers, gig workers, and small business owners.
Learn more about all free tax help from New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection HERE
