New YorkTax Guide 2024

According to New York instructions, you must file your tax return if you are a New York resident and if you are required to file a federal return. You can conveniently fill out your tax form online and submit them directly to the Tax Department. The number of tax returns filed electronically is increasing by the day and currently exceeds 92% of all submissions.
This page is for informative purposes only and does not constitute tax or legal advice

What are New York's filing requirements?

You must file a New York return if:
You have to file a federal return.
You don’t have to file a federal return, but your federal adjusted gross income plus New York additions is more than $4,000 or $3,100 if you are single and can be claimed on another person’s tax return.
You want to claim any of New York’s credits.
You want a refund for any New York withholdings from your wages.
You have income from New York sources and your New York adjusted gross income exceeds your NY standard deduction.
You want to claim a refund of NY taxes withheld from your wages.
You were a part-year resident who had income subject to a separate tax on lump-sum income from New York sources.
You had a net operating loss for NY personal income tax purposes, without having a similar net operating loss for federal income tax purposes.
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Dates: New York State personal income tax and corporation tax returns originally due on April 15, 2024, were extended to the end of 2024.
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Keep in mind: The state government requires that you use the same filing status as you used on your federal income tax return. An exception applies if a joint federal return is filed with one of the spouses being a nonresident. In this case, he or she must file a separate New York return.

Find the form you need

Select the necessary form from the New York series of tax returns.
IRS New York Tax Booklet
IRS New York Tax Booklet
Use the booklet to find the instructions for Form IT-201. Submit your full-year New York resident income tax return.
IRS New York Form IT-370
IRS New York Form IT-370
The form is also known as an application for an automatic six-month extension of time to file for Individuals. To apply for a New York extension, file Form IT-370 by the original due date of your return.
IRS New York Form IT-203
IRS New York Form IT-203
If you were a resident of New York State for only part of the year, you are subject to New York State tax on all income you received while you were a resident of the state and on the income you received from New York State sources while you were a nonresident. Use Form IT-203 to compute the amount of tax due.
IRS New York Form IT-209
IRS New York Form IT-209
Use the form to claim the noncustodial New York State earned income credit (only full-year New York State residents can apply).
IRS New York Form Y-203
IRS New York Form Y-203
You must file Form Y-203 if you file or are required to file a New York State return, and you are a nonresident of Yonkers who earns wages or carries on a trade or business there or are a member of a partnership that carries on a trade or business there.
IRS New York Form IT-216
IRS New York Form IT-216
File Form IT-216 with your New York State income tax return. If you have already filed your return, you must file an amended return and include Form IT-216.
IRS New York Form IT-214
IRS New York Form IT-214
The form is most often used by tenants and homeowners to claim the real property tax credit. The New York City enhanced real property tax credit may be available to New York City residents who have a gross income of less than $200,000 and pay real property taxes or rent for their residences, or both.

E-file your tax forms directly to the IRS

According to new IRS rules, those that file their tax refund forms online will be the first to receive their refunds.
File your W-2, 1099-MISC, and 941 forms with the IRS online.
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Pay taxes online

Before you prepare a paper return, consider filing electronically:
Electronic preparation and filing is fast, easy, and secure.
Electronic filers get their refunds up to twice as fast as paper filers.
The user-friendly software ensures you file all the right forms and don’t miss out on valuable credits.
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