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Learn the who, how, and when of filing an income tax return.
Give your refund a boost with the credits you're entitled to! Explore our most popular credits, below, or see Income tax credits for a more comprehensive list.
Most of us are familiar with income tax, but as an individual there are other taxes you may need to pay.
If your 2023 federal adjusted gross income (FAGI) was $79,000 or less, you qualify to receive free tax assistance from the Tax Department. We can help you prepare and e-file your 2023 federal and state income tax returns in person or virtually.
New York State and the IRS are testing an exciting new program that allows eligible New Yorkers to e-file their federal and state personal income tax returns for free.
The Direct File pilot program is being rolled out in phases, and is currently open to a limited number of New Yorkers reporting certain types of income and claiming certain credits and adjustments. For more information:
We've started mailing 2023 STAR credit checks. If you're registered for the STAR credit, use out STAR Credit Delivery Schedule lookup to see when we'll issue checks for your area.
If you got married, had a baby, or experienced other big life changes in 2023, share the good news with us and your employer using Form IT-2104. It's one of the forms your employer asks you to complete when you begin a new job in New York State. And it’s a powerful tool for managing what comes out of your paycheck.
We're nearing the end of the year, which means personal income tax season is right around the corner. If you moved recently or changed your phone number, update your information online. It's an easy way to ensure any mail we send you next year—including a refund check—goes to the right place.