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(Albany, NY) - The 2025–2026 New York State budget provides for the state’s first-ever inflation refund checks. These one-time payments provide relief to New Yorkers who have paid increased sales taxes due to inflation. If you qualify for a payment, you do not need to do anything; we will automatically send you a check. Checks will be mailed over a period of several weeks beginning in the fall of 2025. Governor Hochul pushed for this in the budget, saying because of inflation, New York collected more in state sales taxes and therefore she believes that money belongs to New Yorkers.
You are eligible for a refund check if, for tax year 2023, you:
- You must have been a full-year New York State resident in 2023 and filed a 2023 New York State income tax return by April 15, 2025.
- Your income must fall below certain thresholds, which vary depending on your filing status. For example, single filers earning under $75,000 qualify, while married couples filing jointly earning under $150,000 qualify.
- You cannot be claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return
How Much?
- The amount you receive depends on your income and filing status.
- Single filers with income under $75,000 will receive $200, while those earning between $75,000 and $150,000 will receive $150.
- Married couples filing jointly with income under $150,000 will receive $400, while those earning between $150,000 and $300,000 will receive $300.
Direct Deposit
- If you are eligible and the state has your direct deposit information from your 2023 tax return, your payment will be deposited directly into your bank account
