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Department of Taxation and Finance

Did you file an extension? It's time to file your return!

If you requested an extension of time to file your personal income tax return and haven't filed yet, don't worry. We'll walk you through the process: 

  1. Gather your information, such as Forms W-2 and 1099.
  2. Create an Online Services account, then sign up for email notifications.
  3. If you’re self-employed, review your tax account balance.

Returns are due Wednesday, October 15. To learn about your free e-file options and for filing resources:

See resource center

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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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Learn about STAR benefits for homeowners

If you've recently bought a home, or never applied for the STAR benefit on your current home, you should investigate the STAR options available to you. 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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Quick Pay—no Online Services account required!

You or your business can use Quick Pay to make a payment toward a bill, notice, or installment payment agreement (IPA) for free directly from your bank account.

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Respond to a department notice

If you receive a bill or notice, respond online. It's the easiest, fastest way. We'll walk you through the process.

Note: If your refund status says we sent you a letter requesting additional information, see Respond to a letter for more information and to review our checklists of acceptable proof.

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Benefit from good recordkeeping

Whether you’ve already filed or are keeping track of documentation for next year, our recordkeeping pages are a great resource.

Good records help you determine which credits and deductions you qualify for, and serve as documentation if we need to verify information on your return.

What's New

Improvements coming to Online Services in November 2025

To improve your experience with Online Services, we're updating the account creation process, adding new features to Account Summary, and more.

Learn about November 2025 changes

To stay up to date with these changes, subscribe to Online Services.

It's getting easier to qualify for STAR

We’re taking steps to simplify the STAR program. If you currently receive a STAR benefit, these changes may impact you. 

Learn about changes to STAR

To stay up to date with these changes and all things property tax, subscribe to Tax Tips for Property Owners.

Inflation refund checks are being sent to New York households

Have you heard about the inflation refund check? This one-time check provides relief to New Yorkers who have paid increased sales taxes due to inflation.

Learn whether you qualify for a check and how much relief you can expect to receive:

Learn about inflation refund checks

To stay up to date on news about the inflation refund check, subscribe to Inflation refund check emails.

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