New York · 2025 one-time payment · completed
New York Inflation Refund Checks
New York mailed one-time inflation refund checks of $150 to $400 in fall 2025 to residents who filed a 2023 Form IT-201. No second round has been announced.
- Amount
- $150 – $400
- Payment timing
- Mailing began September 26, 2025. More than 8 million checks were mailed by late November 2025; a small number continue as more taxpayers are found eligible.
Check NY inflation refund status on the official site
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Who qualifies
- Filed a 2023 Form IT-201 (New York resident return)
- New York AGI within the income limits, and not claimed as a dependent
Amounts
| Joint filers, income $150,000 or less | $400 |
|---|---|
| Joint filers, $150,001 – $300,000 | $300 |
| Other filers, income $75,000 or less | $200 |
| Other filers, $75,001 – $150,000 | $150 |
How to get it
Automatic. Checks were mailed to the address on file; no application is needed. The state will not ask for payment details by text or email.
Official sources
- NYS Department of Taxation and Finance: inflation refund checks
- Governor Hochul: more than 8 million checks mailed
Waiting on your regular income tax refund? See the New York refund guide.