File Your Taxes for Free
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
Season Opens January 26, 2026
New Community Corporation (NCC) Family Resource Success Center
274 South Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
Hours:
Monday: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
For Appointment: 973-565-9500
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
East Orange Public Library
Season Opens: February 3rd, 2026
Season Closes: April 15th , 2026
21 S. Arlington Ave. East Orange, NJ 07003
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays: 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Saturdays: 10am - 2pm
Contact: 973-677-8914 (8:30am - 4:30pm)
or 862-241-9491 (4:30pm-6:30pm)
New Jersey Citizen Action
165 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Drop-Off Hours:
Monday to Friday: 8am - 2pm
Saturdays: 7am - 12pm
Contact: 973-273-0315 or
(toll free) 1-888-829-3711
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Weequahic Family
Success Center
434 Chancellor Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Hours:
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
4th Saturday of the Month: 10:00am – 2:00pm
For appointment: 862-339-7551
Leaders for Life
84 Clinton Pl, Newark, NJ 07108
Hours:
Monday – Tuesday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
3rd Saturday of the Month:
10:00am — 2:00pm
For appointment: 862-339-7551
Gateway Academy Charter School
534 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Hours:
Friday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm (drop-off only)
1st and 2nd Saturdays of the Month: 10:00am – 2:00pm
For appointment: 862-339-7551