Check your New York State refund status.
New York’s refund tool shows where your state return is in processing. It also covers New York City income tax, which is filed on your state return.
Which line to look at
| Form | Who uses it | Refund line (2020–2025) |
|---|---|---|
| IT-201 | Full-year NY residents | Line 78 |
| IT-203 | Nonresidents & part-year residents | Line 68 |
| IT-205 | Estates and trusts | Line 39 |
| IT-214 | Real property tax credit | Line 33 (2020–2024), line 20 (2025) |
If that line is blank or zero, you did not request a refund and the tool cannot show one.
How New York’s tracker works
- Status changes when your return moves to a new processing stage, not at a set time each day.
- Simple, e-filed returns usually process fastest. Returns claiming certain credits can get extra review.
- After four wrong entries, the tool locks you out for 24 hours.
- The tool does not track amended returns. For those, call 518-457-5149.
- If a letter asks for documents, processing stops until you answer it.
While you wait, let a CPA look at your return.
Thousands of New Yorkers search for their refund every week. Many are owed more than they claimed. A licensed CPA reviews your return, your business structure and your 2026 and 2027 plan in a free consultation.
Frequently asked
Why hasn’t my New York refund status changed?
New York updates status only when a return moves to a new stage. A long wait usually means processing is still going on, unless you received a letter asking for more information.
Can I check my NY refund by phone?
Yes, at 518-457-5149, but phone representatives see the same information as the online tool.
Does this cover my NYC refund?
Yes. New York City income tax is filed on your New York State return, so the state tracker covers it.
Source: NY Tax Dept: Check your refund status
Figures and rules on this page come from the official and published sources linked above, as of November 2026. People and numbers in the examples are made up to explain the idea. This page is general information, not tax or legal advice for your situation, and laws change; check the linked source or ask a licensed CPA before you act.
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