Free Tax Prep Program
PEACE, Inc. Free Tax Prep offers FREE income tax preparation for those with a household income of $67,000 or less*.
Hours vary during the off-season. Appointments required.
315-634-3756 for an appointment.
PEACE, Inc.’s Free Tax Prep Program provides FREE year-round tax preparation and amendments for current and past years for income-eligible individuals.
* Also assisting with tax-related financial questions/education.
PEACE, Inc. Free Tax Prep Program
Hours vary during the off-season.
By appointment only. No walk-ins.
Starting January 27th until April 12th, 2025
Days and hours of operation:
Tuesdays 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesdays 12 pm to 7 pm
Thursdays 12 pm to 7 pm
Saturdays 9 am to 5 pm
Eastside Business Center
1201 E Fayette St, Suite 22
Syracuse, NY 13210
Call Box Keypad: #022
Tax Appointment: 315.634.3756
Email: taxes@peace-caa.org
Service is provided by appointment only.
Centro Bus Stops
Walnut Avenue Side:
Bus Stop #347 to Centro Hub
Bus Stop #350 from Centro Hub
Pine Street Side:
Bus Stop #354 From Centro Hub
Bus Stop #355 to Centro Hub
Interested in Becoming a Volunteer?
The Program provides year-round, no-cost tax preparation in Syracuse and Onondaga County. The program’s tax preparers and trained volunteers ensure low-income clients receive the highest tax refund possible, earn maximum Earned Income and Child Tax Credits (EITC, CTC), and avoid predatory lenders and/or expensive tax preparation fees.
Do You Qualify for Free Tax Preparation?
- Your total household income is under $67,000
- You reside in Onondaga County and
- You had income from wages self-employment, pension, or government benefits
- You did not own rental property
- You did not declare bankruptcy
- You are not active military or receive farm income
- If you are self-employed, you did, not have employees or inventory, you did not deduct your home as an expense, you did not have a business loss, and you are not registered as an LLC
To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.
What to Bring to a Tax Appointment?
Personal documents
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- Valid, government Photo ID for you (and your spouse if filing jointly), for example, driver’s license, non-driver’s license, passport
- Social Security Cards, or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letters for EVERYONE on the return.
- Birthdates for you, your spouse, and dependents on the tax return
- For faster returns: Proof of bank account routing and account numbers for direct deposit such as a voided check or a letter from the bank knowledge that it is a checking or savings account
- 2023 tax return, if you have it and have not filed with PEACE, Inc. before
*Note:
If married and filing with your spouse, both you and your spouse must arrive together for the appointment.
If you are married but filing separately from your spouse, in order for you to efile, you will need your spouse’s name, date of birth, and social security number.
Income
Bring all documents that apply.
Employment Income
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- W-2 form(s) for all jobs last year
Self-Employment Income
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- 1099-NEC and/or 1099-K
- Records of income not reported on 1099 forms
- Records of expenses including receipts
- credit statements totaled.
- Record of estimated tax payments
- Mileage you traveled for work
Retirement Income
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- SSA-1099 form for Social Security benefits
- 1099-R for pension/IRA/annuity income
Unemployment Income
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- 1099-G for unemployment benefits
Other sources of income
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- 1099-G for refund of state/local income taxes
- 1098-T for scholarships/fellowships for you or your dependents
- 1099-R or SSA-1099 for disability income
- Income or loss from the sale of stocks, bonds, or real estate
- Alimony received
- Statements for prizes or lottery/gambling winnings along with losses (letter from casino)
- Interest and dividend statements from banks
- Records for any other income
Expenses
You may be able to claim tax deductions for some of the expenses you have. These deductions reduce the income you are taxed on. Bring documentation for all of the following expenses you have.
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- Retirement contributions, including a 401(k) or IRA
- State and local taxes you’ve paid
- Mortgage statements, and property and school tax bills if you are a homeowner
- College tuition (1098-T) and student loan statements (Form 1098-E)
- Childcare expenses, including payment records or receipts and provider’s name, address, and federal tax ID number (either their Social Security Number or Employment Identification Number)
- Receipts for charitable donations paid by cash or check
- Medical and dental paid bills
- Records for supplies used as an educator
- Health saving account contributions and expenses 1099-SA
Other Tax Documents or Notices
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- Form 1095-A if you had coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace (not Medicaid)
- Anything that says “IMPORTANT TAX DOCUMENT”
Get Refund Status
What You Will Need
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- Tax year
- Social security number or ITIN
- Your filing status
- Your exact refund amount
- For State only: Form you filed – Choose IT-201
For your Federal Refund Status Visit: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof/lang/en/irfofgetstatus.jsp
For your State Refund Status Visit: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/file/refund.htm
File your taxes for free yourself
Earned less than $84,000?
File for free at www.getyourrefund.org/
We partner with trusted organizations
PEACE, Inc. is a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site and a member of the CNY CA$H Coalition. VITA sites provide free preparation from tax-law certified volunteers for anyone with a household income of less than $67,000 per year.