The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is processing state tax refunds for tax year 2025 throughout the 2026 filing season. The NY state filing deadline is April 15, 2026, the same as the federal deadline. If you have already filed, your refund may have arrived or should be arriving soon based on the schedule below.
Update (March 31, 2026): We are now in the peak filing window (late March through April 15). If you filed in January or February, you should have received your NY state refund by now. If you filed in March or are yet to file, use the schedule below to estimate your refund date. Filing electronically with direct deposit remains the fastest method — typically within 3 weeks of filing.
NY State Tax Refund 2026 — Key Dates
- January 27, 2026: NY state tax filing opened for tax year 2025
- April 15, 2026: Deadline to file your 2025 NY state income tax return
- October 15, 2026: Extended deadline (if you filed Form IT-370 for a 6-month extension)
- Note: A filing extension does NOT extend the time to pay taxes owed. Any tax balance was due April 15.
2026 NY State Tax Refund Processing Times
- E-filed + direct deposit: Approximately 3 weeks after filing
- E-filed + paper check: Approximately 4 weeks after filing
- Paper-filed + direct deposit: Approximately 7 weeks after filing
- Paper-filed + paper check: Approximately 8 weeks after filing
Returns filed during the peak period (late March through April 15) may experience additional delays as the department processes a higher volume of returns simultaneously.
2026 NY State Refund Schedule — Estimated Dates
E-Filers
| Filed On | Approved By | Direct Deposit Est. | Paper Check Est. |
| Jan 27 – Feb 1 ✅ | Feb 10 – Feb 15 | Feb 17 – Feb 22 | Feb 24 – Mar 1 |
| Feb 2 – Feb 14 ✅ | Feb 16 – Feb 28 | Feb 23 – Mar 7 | Mar 2 – Mar 14 |
| Feb 15 – Feb 28 ✅ | Mar 1 – Mar 14 | Mar 8 – Mar 21 | Mar 15 – Mar 28 |
| Mar 1 – Mar 15 ✅ | Mar 15 – Mar 29 | Mar 22 – Apr 5 | Mar 29 – Apr 12 |
| Mar 16 – Mar 31 | Mar 30 – Apr 14 | Apr 6 – Apr 21 | Apr 13 – Apr 28 |
| Apr 1 – Apr 15 | Apr 15 – Apr 29 | Apr 22 – May 6 | Apr 29 – May 13 |
Paper Filers
| Mailed On | Approved By | Direct Deposit Est. | Paper Check Est. |
| Jan 27 – Feb 7 ✅ | Mar 10 – Mar 17 | Mar 17 – Mar 24 | Mar 24 – Mar 31 |
| Feb 8 – Feb 21 ✅ | Mar 24 – Apr 5 | Mar 31 – Apr 12 | Apr 7 – Apr 19 |
| Feb 22 – Mar 7 ✅ | Apr 5 – Apr 19 | Apr 12 – Apr 26 | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Mar 8 – Mar 22 | Apr 19 – May 3 | Apr 26 – May 10 | May 3 – May 17 |
| Mar 23 – Apr 5 | May 3 – May 17 | May 10 – May 24 | May 17 – May 31 |
| Apr 6 – Apr 15 | May 17 – May 26 | May 24 – Jun 2 | May 31 – Jun 9 |
How to Check Your NY State Tax Refund Status 2026
The NY Department of Taxation and Finance provides a free online refund tracker. You can check your status after filing:
- Go to the NY State Tax Refund Status page at tax.ny.gov.
- Enter the security code shown on screen and click Continue.
- Select tax year 2025, enter your Social Security number, and click Continue.
- View your refund status, including whether it has been approved and a projected payment date.
You can also check via the IRS2Go app for your federal refund status and through the NY state Income Tax Refund hotline at 1-518-457-5149.
Why Is My NY State Refund Delayed?
Common reasons for NY state refund delays include:
- Errors or incomplete information on your return
- Return selected for additional review or audit
- Identity verification required (NY may send a letter)
- Claiming the NY Empire State Child Credit or EITC (may require additional review)
- Filing during peak season (late March–April)