Income tax filing resource center
The due date has passed but our resource center is here for you! Our filing resources can make completing and submitting your return fast, secure, and even free if you qualify to use Free File software.
Reminder: If you need to amend your return, or missed the due date, you can still prepare and file your federal and state income tax returns for tax year 2025. If you did not submit your tax return on time, we encourage you to file as soon as possible.
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Filing Resources
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- Get ready to file your income tax return
- Find income tax credits
- Review your tax account balance
- Look up your 1099-G information
- Direct deposit of your income tax refund
- Review driver license requirement for taxpayers
- Find your school district code
- New for 2025
- Visit Individuals homepage for additional help
E-file your return
Find free assistance
Our Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) can help you with preparing and electronically filing your federal and New York State returns. You may also qualify for tax preparation assistance from VITA volunteers. And members of the military and their families may be eligible for free tax filing assistance through Military OneSource MilTax. Additional free filing resources for qualifying taxpayers are available through GetYourRefund.
Check your refund
Follow the progress of your refund online or with our automated phone system (518-457-5149)—24/7!
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Respond to a letter
If you receive a request for more information, your refund will take longer to process. However, you can respond to most letters online, quickly and easily.
See Respond to your letter and follow the steps outlined to resolve your letter as quickly as possible.
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