• Individuals
• File and pay income tax
  • Do I need to file an income tax return?
  • E-file & Free File information
  • Choose how to get your refund
  • File and pay by mail
  • Request an extension
  • Get Form 1099-G
  • School district codes
  • Tax tables and rates
  • Income tax credits
  • Marriage Equality Act
  • More return preparation information
  • Amend a filed return
  • File estimated income tax
  • Get a copy of my return
  • Free return preparation assistance
  • Military personnel
  • Seniors
• File and pay other taxes
  • Estate tax
  • Metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax
  • Mortgage recording tax
  • Real estate transfer tax
• Online services
  • Account login & create account
• Check refund status
  • Online refund status
• Make a payment
• Audits/bills/collections
  • Audits/bills/collections home
  • Pay a bill (assessment)
  • Challenge Tax Department actions
  • Audit
  • Warrants, liens, levies, income executions
  • Offer in Compromise Program
  • Interest rates
  • Criminal prosecution
  • Power of attorney
  • New York State delinquent taxpayers
  • Voluntary Disclosure Program
  • Report tax evasion and fraud
• Late filing/late payment
• Guidance, regulations & laws
• Property taxes and assessments

You may e-file your New York State return for tax year 2011 and 2012 using approved software. We offer a list of approved software developers who will accurately format and submit your information to the Department. This approval does not imply that we endorse the quality of the software. Also, see important information regarding electronic filing.

The table below lists approved tax preparation software for 2011 and 2012 tax returns.