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Due to ongoing capital improvements at the BronxWorks Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center, the main entrance at 1130 Grand Concourse is closed. All guests, visitors and staff should use the accessible entrance located in the rear of the building through the parking lot on Carroll Place. Please exercise caution when entering and exiting the parking lot.

When the predicted heat index reaches 95°F or higher, the City of New York declares a “CODE RED”. During a Code Red, the BronxWorks Homeless Outreach Team will be working hard to help our most vulnerable neighbors get off the streets and into shelter. Designated cooling centers are open during a CODE RED. If you are living without air conditioning and need a place to cool down contact 311 or click here.

Tax & Financial Assistance Services

BronxWorks offers free tax preparation services and other financial services to qualifying New Yorkers, including debt reduction resources, financial counseling and education, and budgeting skills.

Contact Us.

Betty Ann Tamaisar, Vice President, Workforce Development
718.993.8880 or 347.773.1686
btamaisar@bronxworks.org

NYC Free Tax Prep

The NYC Free Tax Prep program is a free income tax service for New York City residents who have an income of $97,000 or less with dependents, regardless of immigration or naturalization status. This service is designed for low- to moderate-income individuals, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English speakers.

BronxWorks tax preparers are IRS-certified and trained.  BronxWorks has operated NYC Free Tax Prep sites since 2007 and assists an average of 5,000 clients prepare their tax returns each year. This program operates from January to April each year.

No income is needed to qualify for the NYC Free Tax Prep program. However, individuals/families will need the following:

  • An annual income of $71,000 and below if filing single
  • An income less than $102,000 if filing with a spouse and/or claiming someone other than themselves

Clients are also able to apply for the Advanced Child Tax Credit with our tax preparers.

Workforce Development Main Office

550 East 142nd Street
Bronx, NY, 10454

Contact:
Gisela DeJesus, Tax Site Manager
gdejesus@bronxworks.org

Phone:
646.832.0551

Click for map and directions

Tax Preparation Document Checklist

  • Photo ID for you and your Spouse.
  • Social Security cards for EVERYONE!!!
  • Childcare agency’s ID, or the name and Social Security number of the childcare provider.
  • Sample check or a bank statement for direct deposit.
  • W-2s for all jobs you’ve held in the prior year and all 1099 forms (if paid in cash or checks).
  • 1095-A – Health insurance through marketplace.
  • Form 1098-T if you paid tuition for post-high school education.
  • 1099-G for unemployment benefits

Email us at TAXES@bronxworks.org for more information.

Through the Robin Hood VITA Pilot program, we offer optional assistance to individuals with dependents during tax season who completed their taxes at any of the BronxWorks Workforce Development Tax Prep sites to achieve self-sufficiency through employment services, financial counseling, training opportunities, and access to benefits.

Financial Empowerment (OFE) Center Program

The Financial Empowerment Center program is a Department of Consumer and Worker Protection partner assisting New Yorkers with low incomes by providing services to increase access to high-quality financial education and counseling, safe and affordable mainstream banking, and income-boosting tax credits and savings.

Contact Us.

Herbert Green, Assistant Program Director
917.697.2477
hgreen@bronxworks.org

The program also helps NYC residents reduce debt, strengthen their credit score, develop routine savings practices, balance a budget, open a bank account, separate personal and business finances, and much more!

Walk-ins are welcome at any of our locations, but you can click here to make an appointment.

We also offer Remote Financial Counseling Services Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm. Call 917.697.2477 for assistance or make an appointment.

  • Workforce Development Main Office

    550 East 142nd Street
    Bronx, NY, 10454

    Schedule:
    Monday – Friday 9 am – 5pm

    Click for map and directions

  • Twin Parks West

    355 East 183rd Street
    Bronx, NY 10458

    Schedule:
    Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

    Click for map and directions

  • Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center

    1130 Grand Concourse
    Bronx, NY 10456

    Schedule:
    Tuesday 9am – 5pm
    Second and Fourth Saturday of every month, 9am – 2pm

    Click for map and directions

  • The BronxWorks Financial Empowerment Center At Bay Eden Older Adult Center

    1220 East 229th Street
    Bronx, NY, 10466

    Schedule:
    Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

    Click for map and directions

  • Morris Older Adult Center

    80 E 181st St
    Bronx, NY 10453

    Schedule:
    Monday & Tuesday, 8am – 4pm

    Click for map and directions

  • Hunts Point Multiservice Center

    630 Jackson Ave
    Bronx, NY 10455

    Schedule:
    Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am – 5pm

    Click for map and directions

  • Murphy Houses

    (For residents only)

    1805 Crotona Ave
    Bronx, NY 10457

    Schedule:
    Wednesday & Friday, 9am-5pm

    Click for map and directions

  • NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi

    1400 Pelham Parkway South, Building 8, Atrium
    Bronx, NY 10461

    Schedule:

    Wednesday & Friday, 9am - 5pm

    Languages:

    English and Spanish

    Click for map and directions

The Financial Literacy for Youth (FLY) Program provides financial education workshops, coaching, and resources targeting middle school- and high school-age youth throughout New York City. The program helps participants build the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions by covering topics such as budgeting, banking, saving, credit, debt management, college financing, career planning, and long-term financial goal setting. Through partnerships with schools and community-based organizations, FLY empowers youth to develop healthy financial habits and increase their financial confidence.

Contact Us.

Herbert Green, Assistant Program Director
917.697.2477
hgreen@bronxworks.org

  • Workforce Development Main Office

    550 East 142nd Street
    Bronx, NY, 10454

    Schedule:
    Monday – Friday 9 am – 5pm

    Click for map and directions

  • Twin Parks West

    355 East 183rd Street
    Bronx, NY 10458

    Schedule:
    Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

    Click for map and directions

  • The BronxWorks Financial Empowerment Center At Bay Eden Older Adult Center

    1220 East 229th Street
    Bronx, NY, 10466

    Schedule:
    Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

    Click for map and directions

  • Morris Older Adult Center

    80 E 181st St
    Bronx, NY 10453

    Schedule:
    Monday & Tuesday, 8am – 4pm

    Click for map and directions

  • Hunts Point Multiservice Center

    630 Jackson Ave
    Bronx, NY 10455

    Schedule:
    Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am – 5pm

    Click for map and directions

Community Impact

In 2025, BronxWorks provided free income tax preparation and financial literacy services to 8,531 people, securing nearly $9 million in refunds.

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