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Income tax filing season opened January 27
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is now accepting and processing 2019 personal tax returns.
Returns are due on or before Wednesday, April 15, 2020.
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Prepare and file your income tax return with Free File!
If your 2019 income was $69,000 or less, you’re eligible to use Free File income tax software. It’s our no-cost way to easily complete and file your federal and New York State income tax returns online. For more information, see Free File your income tax return. To be sure you aren’t charged a fee, access the Free File software that’s right for you directly from our website.
Ready, set, file!
From start to finish, our resource center and your Individual Online Services account have everything you need for filing season—and they're open 24/7.
You can:
- Verify your tax preparer and know your rights.
- See if you qualify for free e-file software.
- Check your estimated tax payment account.
- Sign up for refund status alerts by email.
- Respond to a letter from us.
- Make a return payment.
Popular Services
Featured Resources
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Choose an online service
We offer a number of online services to fit your busy lifestyle. Check your payment balance, file a return, make a payment, or respond to a department notice—anywhere, anytime.
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Register for STAR
If you've recently bought your home or never applied for the STAR benefit on your current home, register—you may save hundreds each year!
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Use Sales Tax Web File
Log in to your Business Online Services account to Web File your sales tax returns. With Web File, you can schedule payments in advance, save your bank account information for future use, and update your business information.
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Benefit from good recordkeeping
Good recordkeeping helps you determine which credits and deductions you qualify for, and serves as documentation if we need to verify information on your return.
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View our due dates calendar
Looking for your due date? View our calendar of filing due dates for corporation tax, personal income tax, and sales tax.
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Find forms and instructions
If you're viewing this page on your computer, then you're probably required to e-file. However, you can search our forms listings by number or tax type if you want to view instructions or access a form.
What's New
Paper carryout bag reduction fee
Effective March 1, 2020, the New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act authorizes counties and cities to impose a five-cent paper carryout bag reduction fee on paper carryout bags that sales tax vendors provide to customers.
Manufactured Home Parks Registration (MHPR)
Starting June 2020 registration for manufactured home parks has a new home at the Tax Department!
Featured in February
2020 Tax Preparer Registration application is now available
If you have not completed the 2020 Registration Education Requirements, you’ll need to complete it them before you can register for 2020.
Learn about the Charitable Gifts Trust Fund
The FY 2019 Budget created a new Charitable Gifts Trust Fund in the joint custody of the New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance and the State Comptroller to accept donations for the purposes of improving health care and public education in New York State. If you're interested in making a contribution, review our guidance to learn more
