The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today
encouraged all New York State taxpayers to e-file and to have any refund
due directly deposited into their bank accounts. It’s the fastest and
safest way to receive a tax refund. Making those two smart choices won’t
help if your return is inaccurate, though, so double check your entries
and ensure that you have proof for all deductions, income, and credits
claimed.
“There are three surefire ways to receive your refund as quickly as
possible,” said Acting Commissioner Nonie Manion. “First, file an
accurate return free of errors or omissions, then choose e-file and
direct deposit. This way, you’ll receive your refund up to two weeks
sooner compared with filing on paper and having a check mailed to your
home.”
To use direct deposit, simply check “direct deposit” on your tax
return, then enter your bank’s nine-digit routing number and your
account number. For checking accounts, this information is available on
your checks; for savings accounts, contact your bank.
Free e-filing options available
Free tax assistance sites are open to help eligible taxpayers e-file
their income tax returns and claim valuable credits. Taxpayers with
adjusted gross household incomes of $66,000 or less in 2017 may use
free, user-friendly software at these sites to electronically prepare
and file both their state and federal tax returns.
Eligible taxpayers don’t need to visit a site, though: they can also
access and use the same Free File software anytime from their computer,
smartphone, or tablet at www.tax.ny.gov (search: freefile2017).
Check your refund
Taxpayers can quickly view the status of their NYS tax refund anytime by using the Check your Refund tool on the Tax Department website: www.tax.ny.gov.
Updated daily, it’s the fastest and most convenient way to know when to
expect your refund. It provides the same information available to our
phone representatives—only without the wait!
You can also find out when your refund will be issued by signing up
for Tax Department email alerts. Visit the Tax Department homepage at www.tax.ny.gov and select subscribe at the bottom of the page.
Don’t have a computer or smart phone? The Tax Department’s automated refund status phone line is available any time at 518-457-5149.
In addition to refund information, you can also sign up to receive
alerts about new publications and guidance, tax law changes, and press
releases. For more information, please visit our website’s Email services page.
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Source: The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
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