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Direct File

Direct File is an easy-to-use electronic filing option for eligible taxpayers. If your 2024 wages were less than $200,000—or $250,000 if you’re filing a joint return—you may qualify to use Direct File to e-file your federal and New York State taxes for free.

Eligible New York taxpayers can use IRS Direct File to file their federal return, then seamlessly export their information into New York State Direct File to complete their New York State return.

You can access IRS Direct File and New York State Direct File from your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.

Already started your New York State return using Direct File? If you did not finish your return and receive a transaction confirmation, you may return to your filing to complete and submit your return.

If you need assistance with New York State Direct File, call us at 518-788-9668, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Interested?

  1. See if you’re eligible for New York State Direct File. (We expanded the program this year, so you may qualify even if you didn’t last year.)

    Check New York eligibility
     
  2. See if you’re eligible for IRS Direct File. (New York State and the IRS have different filing conditions, so it’s important to review both.)
     
    Check IRS eligibility
     
  3. If you're eligible for both, great! After you file your federal return, you will be seamlessly directed to New York State Direct File to file your New York State taxes.
     
    Start your federal return
     

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Direct FileTestimonials

98% of people surveyed who used New York State Direct File last year were very satisfied or satisfied with their filing experience.

It was great, honestly! Much better than I thought! Thanks for saving me $250!!

Honestly it was very easy and quick to do and I’m someone who usually had help filing. I look forward to next year just because I now know how easy it is.

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