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.

How do I eFile in New York?

If you need to change or amend an accepted New York State Income Tax Return for the current or previous Tax Year you need to complete Form IT 201-X. Form IT 201-X is a Form used for the Tax Return and Tax Amendment.

What is NYC eFile?

The electronic filing program that New York City participates in (known as Modernized e-File or MeF), is hosted by the IRS. The IRS has marked these returns with an electronic received date, which is the date DOF will use to determine the timely filing of these returns for New York City purposes.

Can you eFile a NY amended return?

The Tax Department accepts electronically filed amended returns. Advantages of electronic filing include: faster refunds.

When can I eFile my NYS taxes?

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. eFile.com makes it easy for you to e-file your IRS and New York State Tax Return (e.g resident, nonresident, or part-year resident returns).

Can you e-file your New York state tax return?

All personal income tax forms can be e-filed, including: resident, nonresident, part-year resident, and amended returns; Form IT-370, Application for Automatic Six-Month Extension of Time to File for Individuals. Your filing software will issue confirmation that the New York State Tax Department received and accepted your return.

How to prepare, e-file a 2020 New York tax return?

Detailed instructions on how you can only prepare and mail in – not eFile – a New York 2020 Tax Return – here via eFile.com. However, you must download/print and sign the forms and mail them to the New York Tax Agency – the address is on the form.

Is it free to file taxes in New York?

Good news! We partner with the Free File Alliance to offer you more options to e-file your federal and New York State income tax returns—at no cost. Am I eligible to Free File?

Do you have to have a computer to e file your taxes?

If your income was $69,000 or less in 2019, you qualify to use Free File to prepare and e-file your resident, nonresident, or part-year resident income tax return at no cost using brand-name software accessed directly through our website. You may purchase e-file approved commercial software (approved by the Tax Department).