Inflation refund checks
The 2025–2026 New York State budget provides for the state’s first-ever inflation refund checks. These one-time payments provide relief to New Yorkers who have paid increased sales taxes due to inflation. If you qualify for a payment, you do not need to do anything; we will automatically send you a check. Checks will be mailed over a period of several weeks beginning in mid-October of 2025.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible for a refund check if, for tax year 2023, you:
- filed Form IT-201, New York State Resident Income Tax Return;
- reported income within the qualifying thresholds below; and
- were not claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return.
How much of a refund will I receive?
The amount of your refund check depends on your income and filing status for the 2023 tax year:
| Filing status | 2023 New York Adjusted Gross Income (Form IT-201 line 33) | Refund amount |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $75,000 or less | $200 |
| more than $75,000, but not more than $150,000 | $150 | |
| Married filing joint | $150,000 or less | $400 |
| more than $150,000, but not more than $300,000 | $300 | |
| Married filing separate | $75,000 or less | $200 |
| more than $75,000, but not more than $150,000 | $150 | |
| Head of household | $75,000 or less | $200 |
| more than $75,000, but not more than $150,000 | $150 | |
| Qualified surviving spouse | $150,000 or less | $400 |
| more than $150,000, but not more than $300,000 | $300 |
When will I get my check?
We will begin mailing refund checks to eligible taxpayers in mid-October of 2025. Over 8 million New Yorkers will receive refunds, and this large volume of checks will be mailed over a multiple week period. Your check may arrive earlier or later than your neighbors, as mailings are not based on zip code or region. We cannot provide a specific delivery schedule, and our Contact Center representatives will not have additional information on the status of your check.
Watch your mailbox for a check that looks like this:
