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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 the fall 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:

Refund amount by filing status and income
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 the fall 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:

Check from Tax Department of Inflation payment

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