• Individuals
• File and pay income tax
  • Do I need to file an income tax return?
  • E-file & FreeFile 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

Direct deposit is the easiest, fastest way to get your refund. Combine e-file with direct deposit to:

• receive your refund in as little as 14 days
• avoid bank waiting lines
• get peace of mind -- no lost or undeliverable checks

Set up direct deposit (see sample check below):

• Enter your bank's nine-digit routing number on the return you're filing.  Your bank can provide your savings account routing number. You can find your checking account routing number on a check.
• Enter your bank account number on the return you're filing (up to 17 characters). You can't use more than one account.  Don't include your check number.
• Your savings account number is available on your preprinted deposit slips, your passbook, or other bank records.

 Tips

• We'll send a refund check to the mailing address on your return you if we can't deposit it into your account (e.g., account error, closed account).
• We don't notify you when we deposit the refund. You must check with your financial institution.
• Also see Filing tips and Income Tax Refund Status.
    

 Sample check