Inflation Refund checks are on the way for more than eight million New Yorkers.
No forms to fill out. No hoops to jump through. Just a check of up to $400 to help families facing rising costs.
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— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) September 26, 2025
Governor Hochul in NYC is giving out free checks up to $400.
You are eligible for a refund check if, for tax year 2023, you:
- filed Form IT-201, New York State Resident Income Tax Return;
- reported income within the qualifying thresholds below; and
- were not claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s return.
It says you just get it in the mail. They will mail them starting at the end of September.