New York Tax Forms - State Income Tax Return Guide

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State Income Tax Forms for New York

New York is one of 41 states that collect a state income tax. If you are a full time, part-time or nonresident of New York and filed a federal tax return, you must also file an individual tax return with New York state.

State Income Tax Forms	Pertains To	Use These Forms If..
Individual Income Tax Return	Individual Income Earners	You earned any income in the state of NY as a full-time, part-time or nonresident.
W-4 Withholding Allowance	Employers, Employees	You need to file or adjust a NY state withholding tax status.
6-Month Extension Requests	Individual Income Earners	You need a 6 month extension to file your state income taxes.
Estimated Income Tax Forms	Self-employed Individuals, Independent Contractors	You are required to pay monthly or quarterly estimated income taxes.
All State Income Tax Forms	Income Earners	You need to find any state income tax form applicable to New York.

Property Tax Forms for New York

New York doesn’t collect property taxes at the state level. Property taxes are instead collected at the local level, by cities, counties and school districts. Homestead exemptions are automatic in New York.

Property Tax Forms	Pertains To	Use These Forms If..
Homestead Exemption	Homeowners	No form to file. Exemption is automatic and amounts vary by county.
Property Tax Exemption Forms	Home, Land, Property Owners	You qualify for any number of property tax exemptions for NY. Must file locally.
All Property Tax Forms	Home, Land, Property Owners	You own any property in NY, including a home, land or commercial real estate.

All Other Tax Forms for New York

All New York state specific tax forms, specialty forms and motor vehicle forms provided below.

New York state levies a Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax on certain self-employed individuals earning income in NYC and surrounding counties. The MCTMT tax form is required to be filed with the state if applicable, instructions provided with the form.

All Other Forms	Pertains To	Use These Forms If..
Motor Vehicle Tax Forms	Buyer, Seller in Vehicle Transactions	You bought or sold a motor vehicle in NY.
Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax Forms (MCTMT)	MCTD - Employers, Self-Employed	For certain employers and self-employed individuals engaging in business within the metropolitan commuter transportation district (MCTD).
All NY Tax Forms	Any Tax Filer	You need to find any tax form applicable to New York.

Helpful Resources for Filing New York Tax Forms

New York offers installment agreements for help paying tax bills, income tax credits and official resources for understanding and filing local property tax forms. The main New York tax form and instruction portal is also provided.

NY Filing Resources	Pertains To	Use This Resource If..
Installment Payment Agreement	Filers Unable to Pay Tax Bill in Full	You can’t pay your tax bill in full but wish to make monthly payments instead.
Income Tax Credits	Potentially Any Tax Filer	You want to see what income tax credits NY has to offer and if you qualify.
Property Tax Relief Credit	Qualifying Homeowners	You want to see if you automatically qualify for a property tax relief credit.
Property Tax Assistance	Home, Land, Property Owners	You need any help whatsoever with property taxes for NY.
Property Tax County Directory	Home, Land, Property Owners	You need to contact your county property tax office.
New York Forms and Instructions	Any Tax Filer	You need detailed information on any of the various taxes NY collects.

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