Free Virtual NYS Tax Filing Help It's that time again. the daunting task of filing taxes. But don't stress it this year because the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is offering free virtual tax help now. It is absolutely free and experts are available to help with the e-filing of 2020 federal and state income tax returns. Every year I dread filing my taxes. Even though it doesn't take me long to file, I always run into some sort of problem or question of if I am doing it right. Now, if you are like me, you don't have to stress anymore. If your federal gross income in 2020 was seventy-two thousand dollars or less, you can get free help from tax experts with step-by-step guidance. They offer free tax preparation software while you file your own tax return, according to News 10 ABC.