How do I file New York state taxes?

The New York City personal income tax is filed with New York State with your state return. Forms can be found on the New York Department of Taxation and Finance’s website. You can file your return by mail or e-file it. New York City government employees must file an additional tax form—Form NYC-1127.

Can I file my NYS income tax online?

Most New York State taxpayers can e-file their returns. If you earned $69,000 or less last year, you can Free File using brand name software accessed through our website. If you earned more, you can purchase approved commercial software or use a paid tax preparer to e-file your return.

Can I paper file New York state tax return?

Even though New York state does not want paper-filed returns, they will accept the mailed in return and process it.

Why can’t I Efile my NY State taxes?

Yes, while New York generally requires you to e-file, there is an exception if the software does not allow for e-file. Because New York has a higher standard for identity verification that the IRS, it has become common for federal tax returns to be accepted for e-file and NY state tax returns to be rejected.

Where do I file my New York State tax return?

STATE PROCESSING CENTER, 575 BOICES LANE, KINGSTON NY 12401-1083.

What is the deadline for New York State Income Tax?

The latest deadline for e-filing New York State Tax Returns is April 15, 2021 May 17, 2021. New York State Income Tax Return forms for Tax Year 2020 (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2020) can be e-Filed in conjunction with an IRS Income Tax Return by May 17, 2021.

Can you file NYS taxes by mail?

You may file a NY state tax return by mail. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance removed the penalty so you may file a NY state tax return by mail (see page 35: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/current_forms/it/it201i.pdf).

Can you file NYS taxes for free?

E-File Your Tax Return for Free Today Free tax filing software is now available at www.tax.ny.gov to electronically prepare and submit both your federal and state income tax returns at no charge. To be directed to the free filing options, simply click Free File your income tax return on the Tax Department’s website.

Can I file NY taxes by mail?

Do I have to eFile my NY State tax return?

Most tax preparers are required to electronically file their clients’ New York State tax returns. By law, preparers cannot charge you extra for electronically filing your New York State return. See Tips for hiring a tax preparer for guidance.