Subscribe
Sign up to receive Tax Tips for Individuals.
Income tax filing resource center
Our filing resources can make completing and submitting your return fast, secure, and even free if you qualify to use Direct File or Free File software.
Filing Resources
Get started
- Get ready to file your income tax return
- Find income tax credits
- Review your tax account balance
- Look up your 1099-G information
- Direct deposit of your income tax refund
- Review driver license requirement for taxpayers
- Find your school district code
- New for 2024
- Visit Individuals homepage for additional help
E-file your return
With Free File and Direct File, there are more reasons than ever to e-file!
Find free assistance
Our Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) can help you with preparing and electronically filing your federal and New York State returns. You may also qualify for tax preparation assistance from VITA volunteers. Are you a member of the military community? MilTax free tax services include tax prep and e-filing software (no income limitations!) and personalized support that address the realities of military life.
- Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP)
- Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and AARP sites near you
- MilTax (free tax services for the military—no income limitations)
Check your refund
Follow the progress of your refund online or with our automated phone system (518-457-5149)—24/7!
Find property tax check information
Respond to a letter
If you receive a request for more information, your refund will take longer to process. However, you can respond to most letters online, quickly and easily.
See Respond to your letter and follow the steps outlined to resolve your letter as quickly as possible.
Posters can be a great way to draw attention at your offices, at events, or even in publications to the ease of e-filing through the Tax Department website. Social media graphics can easily be shared across your channels as well.
Form TP-56.5, File your tax returns for free with Direct File!
Request electronic communications from the department
The best way to communicate with the Tax Department about your return is to create an Online Services account and request electronic communications for both Bills and Related Notices and Other Notifications.
Simply:
- Log in to (or create) your Individual Online Services account.
- Select your name in the upper-right corner of your Account Summary homepage.
- Select Preferences, then choose Electronic communications from the expanded menu.
- On the Electronic Communications page, check the boxes next to Bills and Related Notices and Other Notifications.
Video: E-file—a remedy for paper
New York State Fights Refund Fraud and Identity Theft
Updated: