Choose how to get your income tax refund

You can choose to receive your income tax refund through direct deposit, debit card or paper check.

Direct deposit is still the easiest, fastest way to get your refund. 

Debit cards:
  • Provide a secure, convenient, and cost effective way for you to manage your money.
  • Allow you to avoid check cashing fees.
  • In most instances, there's no charge for using the card to make cash withdrawals or purchases.
  • See our video: NYS State Refund Debit Card
Updated: December 14, 2011