I received a letter asking me to resubmit my return

What do I do next?

You must submit your return again because it was incomplete; we will not consider your return filed until you resubmit your complete return with all attachments and the missing items noted in your letter.

What is the fastest way to resubmit my return? 

E-filing is the best way to ensure that you've submitted a complete return, including all attachments and the missing items noted in your letter. It is also the fastest, easiest, and safest way to file your return.

How do I e-file my return?

See our Income Tax Filing Resource Center for all the information you need to e-file:

• If you make $66,000 or less, you may qualify to use free e-file software. (You must access the Free File software directly from our website to be sure you aren't charged a fee.) See Free File my return.
• If you make more than $66,000, select a New York State-approved commercial software to e-file your return. See Other e-file options.
• If you make $54,000 or less, you're eligible to have an IRS-certified volunteer prepare your income tax return at no cost. See Free tax return preparation assistance.
• If you need more time to complete and e-file your return, see Apply for an extension.

Can I just amend my first return?

No. You have not yet successfully filed your return so you cannot amend. We cannot process the return you sent and you must file a new, complete return.

Note: If you received this letter in response to an amended return that you did not successfully file, resubmit that amended return with all attachments and the missing information noted in your letter.

I don't have a computer. Is there any other way to file my return?

We do not recommend filing a paper return because it does not protect you from submitting an incomplete return and may further delay any refund you are expecting. However, you may download, complete, print, and mail a paper return to:

You may also choose to fax your complete return to 518-435-8689.

Please note that it could take up to 30 days for your return to become visible in our systems.