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NYS Tax Department Offers Free Tax Filing Help in Buffalo Area for Eligible Taxpayers

Sign Up for a Taxpayer Assistance Program Session at www.tax.ny.gov/tap

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

For media inquiries only, contact: Ryan Cleveland, 518-457-7377

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today encouraged eligible New Yorkers to take advantage of its free Taxpayer Assistance Program. During a scheduled session, Tax Department representatives will guide taxpayers through free tax preparation software step-by-step as they complete and file their own tax return.

Taxpayers with federal adjusted gross income of $89,000 or less, and investment income of $11,950 or less, qualify for in-person or virtual assistance through the Taxpayer Assistance Program.

In the Buffalo area, sessions are available at SUNY Buffalo State University every Friday, until the filing deadline, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. To register for a session, visit the Taxpayer Assistance Program.

Additional locations and sessions are available throughout the Buffalo area. They include:

  • Buffalo Central Library
  • Genesee Community College
  • North Tonawanda Public Library
  • Orchard Park Public Library
  • Richmond Memorial Library
  • SUNY Niagara

Visit the Taxpayer Assistance Program calendar for the full list of locations, dates, and times.

To participate in the Taxpayer Assistance Program, taxpayers must have:

  • an active e-mail account and basic computer skills,
  • information to verify identity,
  • all income tax documents to support income, credits, and deductions,
  • a copy of your 2024 tax return (if you filed).

File for Free

Taxpayers who are not eligible to participate in the Taxpayer Assistance Program may be eligible to file their personal income tax returns for free with Free File or other free e-filing options. Additional free filing resources for qualifying taxpayers are available through GetYourRefund. Taxpayers should review eligibility requirements for each software provider to see what free filing option is right for them.

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