New York State will mail out inflation refund checks to over 8 million residents starting in mid-October. These one-time stimulus payments offer financial relief to residents who paid more in sales taxes due to inflation. If you qualify, you don’t need to apply. The Tax Department will send your check automatically.
Who qualifies for the New York inflation refund?
You qualify if you:
- Filed a Form IT-201 for the 2023 tax year
- Reported income within the state’s thresholds
- Didn’t get claimed as a dependent on someone else’s return
Refund amounts by income and filing status
| Filing Status | 2023 Income | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $75,000 or less | $200 |
| $75,001 – $150,000 | $150 | |
| Married filing jointly | $150,000 or less | $400 |
| $150,001 – $300,000 | $300 | |
| Married filing separately | $75,000 or less | $200 |
| $75,001 – $150,000 | $150 | |
| Head of household | $75,000 or less | $200 |
| $75,001 – $150,000 | $150 | |
| Qualified surviving spouse | $150,000 or less | $400 |
| $150,001 – $300,000 | $300 |
When will the checks arrive?
The Tax Department will begin mailing checks in mid-October 2025. With over 8 million checks going out, the state will spread the mailings over several weeks. You might get your check before or after your neighbors since the rollout doesn’t follow zip codes or regions. The department won’t give specific delivery dates, and phone representatives won’t have extra details.
What address will the state use?
The department will use the mailing address from your 2023 return. If you moved recently, you should update your address now to avoid delays.
Will the state direct deposit my check?
No. Even if you received your tax refund through direct deposit, you’ll get your inflation refund as a paper check in the mail.
What if I didn’t file a return or owe money?
- If you didn’t file a 2023 New York resident return, you won’t receive a check.
- If you filed as a part-year resident with New York income, you may still qualify.
- If you owe money to the state, your refund could go toward that balance.
Bottom line: relief is coming, but expect to wait
New York’s inflation refund checks will bring timely relief for many households feeling the squeeze. You don’t need to apply, but you do need to stay patient as the state rolls out payments through the fall.
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