Form IT-201, Resident Income Tax Return
Good news for 2024!
We've partnered with the IRS Direct File and the Free File Alliance again to offer you more options to e-file your New York State income tax return—at no cost!
Direct File
Direct File is a free, easy-to-use electronic filing option for eligible taxpayers. Eligible New York taxpayers can use IRS Direct File to file their federal return, then seamlessly export their information into New York State Direct File to complete their New York State return. Choose Direct File, below, to see if you are eligible.
Am I eligible to Free File?
Depending on your income and other criteria, you may be eligible to use Free File software to e-file your federal and state income tax returns. Choose Free File, below, to see eligibility criteria for each of the participating software providers.
If you do not qualify to use Direct File or one of the Free File software providers, you still have choices that may for work you! See Other e-file options to learn more.
Remember, no matter which option is right for you, e-file is always the fastest, easiest, safest choice!
Not ready to file electronically?
Continue to Form IT-201, Resident Income Tax Return (instructions).