 With the 2025 income tax season underway, now's the time to review all the e-file options available to you. Benefits include:
- calculation of your refund or tax due
- recommendations of credits you may be eligible for
- instant confirmation your return was successfully submitted
Returns are due April 15, 2026. For everything you'll need to start filing your return:
See if you qualify for Free File
 If your 2025 federal adjusted gross income was $89,000 or less, you may qualify to use Free File software to e-file both your federal and state returns—at no cost.
The criteria change every year, so even if you haven't been eligible before, you may be eligible now.
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Gather your documentation
 Have copies of all your Forms W-2 and income statements.
If you received unemployment compensation, visit Department of Labor: 1099-G Tax Form to obtain a copy of your Form 1099-G. Include the full amount of your unemployment compensation from Form1099-G on your New York State personal income tax return.
Verify the amounts of any payments you made throughout the year, such as estimated tax payments or tax you paid with a filing extension request.
Have your banking information to request direct deposit (Español | 繁體中文 | Русский | বাংলা | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어)—it's the easiest, fastest way to get your refund.
Review available income tax credits
 Have kids? Beginning this year, New York State is substantially increasing the maximum amount of its Empire State child credit.
To learn about other credits for families with children, see Income tax credits: Individuals and families and subscribe to receive Tax Tips for Individuals.
Wondering what other credits you may be eligible for?
To receive your credits sooner, remember to e-file.
Understand your payment options
 If you owe a balance on your New York State income tax return, you can pay—or schedule a payment for—any day up to and including the April 15 due date.
You can pay:
- directly from your bank account for free, or
- with your credit card for a fee.
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Check your refund
 Get the most up-to-date information about your refund and return:
You'll need the amount of the New York State refund you requested to check your refund status. To learn where to find this amount, see Requested refund amount (Español | 繁體中文 | Русский | বাংলা | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어).
For answers to some of your most common questions, visit Understanding your refund status (Español | 繁體中文 | Русский | বাংলা | Kreyòl ayisyen | 한국어).
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Respond to a letter
 If we send you a letter about your return, respond online. It's the fastest way to provide a response or send us documentation.
Review our checklists for acceptable proof first to ensure your response is complete.
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