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Free Tax Preparation Resources for the 2025 Tax Year

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Starting January 2026, the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will begin offering Free Tax Prep services. This program provides free, high-quality tax preparation to help eligible residents file accurate returns, access tax benefits, and avoid predatory tax preparers. Visit nyc.gov/taxprep to explore NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s resources to prepare […]

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Free Tax Prep Assistance to Begin in January 2026

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The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is starting the Free Tax Prep program in January 2026. This program assists low- and moderate-income New Yorkers in accessing tax benefits and avoiding predatory tax preparers. Last year alone, this program helped file over 101,000 tax returns, saving New Yorkers more than $33 million in

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Apply for 2025-2026 HEAP Heating Assistance

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Starting December 1, 2025, New Yorkers can begin applying for heating assistance through the 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to help defray the cost of heating their homes during the winter. HEAP pays for fuel, utilities, and heating and cooling equipment repairs or replacement. Payments go directly to your utility company or energy provider.

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SNAP Benefits and Federal Government Shutdown

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Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will not be issued in New York State beginning November 1, 2025. This includes regular November benefits and any expedited or prior-month benefits. Once the shutdown ends or federal funding is restored, all eligible households will receive the benefits they missed. In the meantime, EBT cards will

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Apply for Cooling Assistance by Monday, June 23, 2025 + Extreme Heat Tips

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New York State has announced that the 2024–2025 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Cooling Assistance benefit will close on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applications submitted online through ACCESS HRA or postmarked and received by the deadline will be processed. Households are encouraged to apply before Monday’s deadline. When temperatures are very high,

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Fair Fares NYC Expands Income Eligibility

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Effective today, Tuesday, January 7, 2025, more New Yorkers can qualify for discounted transit fares through Fair Fares NYC. The NYC Department of Social Services- Human Resources Administration (DSS-HRA) has expanded access to the Fair Fares transit discount by implementing a rule change that increases the program’s income eligibility standard to 145% of the federal

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NYCHA Reopens Section 8 Waitlist, June 9 Deadline

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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has reopened the waitlist for its Housing Choice Voucher (also known as Section 8) Program from Monday, June 3, 2024, at 12:00 AM through Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 11:59 PM. To apply, visit on.nyc.gov/section8-application. Paper applications will only be available as a reasonable accommodation. Prospective applicants can

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