File Your Taxes for Free
Off Season Back Taxes Support
File Online
Filing your taxes online for free could not be easier!
Just visit getyourrefund.org/UWGN to answer a questionnaire and to upload your tax documents. You will be contacted by an IRS-certified tax professional from the Newark Prosperity Hub Tax Prep program for a consultation, then your taxes will be prepared and securely returned to you within a week.
Use The
GetYourRefund Tool
Trained, IRS-certified local tax professionals can prepare your taxes entirely online for free.
You can save up to $300 when you file for free. We also ensure eligible taxpayers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other valuable tax credits, which can be over $7,500.
This service is offered in Spanish and Portuguese. Preparation of back taxes is also available, upon request.
File In-Person
Visit a Newark Prosperity Hub Free Tax site and trained, IRS-certified local tax professionals will prepare your taxes entirely for free.
You can save up to $300 when you file for free. We also ensure eligible taxpayers claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other valuable tax credits, which can be over $7,500.
This service is offered in Spanish and Portuguese (at select locations). Preparation of back taxes is also available, upon request.
Be Prepared
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All Forms W-2 and 1099.
Information for other income.
Information for all deductions/credits.
A copy of last year’s tax return.
Proof of account for direct deposit of refund.
Forms 1095-A, B or C (ACA Statements).
Social Security cards or ITIN cards for you, your spouse, and/or dependents.
Proof of identification for yourself and/or your spouse.
Total paid to day care provider and their tax ID number.
Birth dates for you, spouse and/or dependents on the return.
Proof of foreign status if applying for ITIN.
For prior year returns, copies of income transcripts from IRS (and state, if applicable).
2026 Site Locations and Hours
Off Season Support for Back Taxes - April to May
Back Taxes includes any taxes that were missed in the past 3 years TY23, TY24, and Tax Year 2025
Urban League of Essex County (ULEC)
By Appointment Only
508 Central Ave, Newark, NJ 07107
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10am - 4pm (drop-off only)
Saturday: 10am - 1pm (drop-off by appointment only)
For Appointment: 973-868-6229
Ironbound Community Corporation
Ironbound Community Corporation threshold is $68,675
317 Elm St, Newark, NJ 07105
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Bloomfield Public Library
90 Broad St, Bloomfield Township, NJ 07003
Hours:
Thursday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am – 4:00pm
For appointments: Book Online