To learn more about this and other tax credits for which you may be eligible, visit www.mybenefits.ny.gov

You may be eligible to file your own taxes forfree! For more information, visit www.tax.ny.gov/pit/efile

DTF-215.2 (11/19)

New York State Noncustodial Parent Earned Income Tax Credit You can claim this credit if you pay support pursuant to a court order for children who don’t live with you.

You can claim this credit or the New York State EITC, but not both.

Calculate what you would receive under each credit and choose the one that’s best for you.

Child and Dependent Care Credit If you pay for the care of a child or dependent adult so you can work, you may be eligible for this New York State tax credit.

For more information, see a VITA volunteer or visit www.otda.ny.gov/workingfamilies

Pub-4786 (11/19)

www.otda.ny.govwww.tax.ny.gov

Visit a VITA site. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program provides free help preparing and filing returns. To find a VITA center:

• call 1 800-906-9887

• visit the IRS website: www.irs.gov

You may qualify for additional New York State tax creditsFor help

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