Cornell Cooperative Extension

Madison County
TCE Tax 2022

TCE Tax prep starts February 2023

Tax Counseling for the Elderly

Free Income Tax Preparation For Seniors 60 Years & Older, as well as people with disabilities.

Tax Counseling for the Elderly

*This program operates 2/5/2024-4/15/2024 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!

Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County in partnership with the community organizations listed below and our dedicated group of certified volunteers. To become a certified volunteer in future tax seasons, please email madison@cornell.edu.

Last year, the TCE program returned over $1 MILLION in refunds for Madison County seniors.

Site Hours:

MORRISVILLE @ CCE Madison, 100 Eaton Street, Morrisville

  • Mondays 9am-3pm 

ONEIDA @ Oneida Public Library, 459 Main Street, Oneida

  • Mondays 9AM-12PM, Wednesdays 9AM-12PM, Thursdays 9AM-12PM

CHITTENANGO @ Sullivan Library – Chittenango, 101 Falls Blvd, Chittenango

  • Tuesdays 1PM-4:45pm, Thursdays 10AM-1PM

HAMILTON @ Hamilton Public Library, 13 Broad Street, Hamilton

  • Tuesdays 10AM-3:30pm

CANASTOTA @ Canastota Public Library, 102 W Center Street, Canastota

  • Thursdays 9AM-2PM

CAZENOVIA @ Caz Cares, 101 Nelson Street, Cazenovia

  • Fridays 10am-2:30pm

To Make Your Appointment:

Call 315-750-6894 to schedule for:

  • Oneida (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Call 315-630-9660 to schedule for:

  • Cazenovia (Friday)
  • Hamilton (Tuesday)
  • Morrisville (Monday)

Call 315-750-2638 to schedule for:

  • Canastota Public Library (Thursday)
  • Sullivan Library-Chittenango (Tuesday and Thursday)

Any questions? Make an appointment to speak with one of our IRS certified volunteers to see if you can take advantage of the programs available to help save you money.

You can also file your taxes for FREE at www.myfreetaxes.com

Last updated December 5, 2023

Administration

Forms Needed

Forms Coming Soon!

Volunteer Needed

The Tax Counseling Program for the Elderly (TCE) in Madison County is seeking volunteers to assist in preparing tax returns for individuals age 60 and over, free of charge. Volunteers will receive training and support with IRS certification. It's a great opportunity to learn new skills and connect with people in the community while giving back. We have sites in Oneida, Chittenango, Canastota, Cazenovia, Hamilton and Morrisville.

For more information, contact Sarah Steele, TCE coordinator, (315) 684-3001, ext. 101 or sgs65@cornell.edu.

What you need to bring.

To file your 2022 tax return you must bring:

  • Last year’s tax return
  • Proof of Social Security for anyone being claimed
  • Picture ID such as a driver’s license
  • Tax information received from banks, brokers, employers, etc. such as W-2s and 1099s
  • If you own a home valued at $85,000 or less and you are over 65 you may be eligible for a NYS rebate.
  • If you own your home you may be eligible for the enhanced NYS STAR program which will save you money on property tases.
  • If you are a NYS Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance worker, you can receive a credit or your service.