Archive · 27 Oct 2025
New York State Begins Mailing Inflation Refund Checks
New York State is sending out money to help people with rising costs.
This is called an inflation refund.
If you live in New York, filed a tax return, and meet income requirements, you'll get a check automatically.
The amount of the check depends on your income and if you are single or married.
Single people making under $75,000 will get $200.
Those making more but less than $150,000 will receive $150.
Married couples can get up to $400.
Checks are being sent to your current address on file, and you don't need to apply.
The state started sending these checks at the end of September.
New York State is issuing inflation refund checks to eligible taxpayers.
Over 8 million taxpayers are expected to receive refunds.
Taxpayers do not need to apply for the refund; it is automatic.
The refund amount varies based on income and filing status, ranging from $150-$400.
Checks are being mailed to the most current address on file.
- Who
- Eligible New York taxpayers
- What
- Receiving inflation refund checks
- When
- Mailing began in late September 2023
- Where
- New York State
- Why
- To offer financial relief to New Yorkers due to increased sales taxes from inflation.
- Who
- Eligible New York taxpayers
- What
- Inflation refund checks
- Amount
- $200-$400, depending on income and filing status
- Eligibility Criteria
- Filed Form IT-201, reported income within qualifying ranges, and not claimed as a dependent
- When
- Mailing began towards the end of September 2023