Direct File is a free, easy-to-use electronic filing option for eligible taxpayers.
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 IRSDirect File and New York StateDirect File in English or Spanish from your smartphone, laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.
Interested?
See if you’re eligible for New York StateDirect File. (We expanded the program this year, so you may qualify even if you didn’t last year.)
If you're eligible for both, great! Direct File will be available when the income tax filing season begins. After you file your federal return, you will be seamlessly directed to New York State Direct File to file your New York State taxes.
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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