New York State offers a refundable state tax credit through the state Earned Income Tax Credit and supports low to moderate-income earners. With the 2026 tax season approaching, taxpayers planning to file the state tax return along with the federal tax return can learn everything about the credit here.
In the US, two-thirds of states offer their state EITC, separately from the federal EITC, to boost the purchasing power of low to moderate-income earners and offer them some tax relief. This move brings financial stability to individuals and families.
The families and individuals with dependent children can receive more credit under the NYS EITC. The amount may vary depending on the family size and earnings, hence the taxpayers must file the claim carefully.
Who can receive the NYS EITC 2026?
The New York state residents who are wondering about the state EITC eligibility can see the conditions below:
- You must have a valid Social Security Number for the tax year, and the qualifying children should also have an SSN.
- You qualify for the NYS EITC if you are eligible and have claimed the federal EITC on your federal tax return.
- You can claim the credit if you have not claimed the Non-custodial parent’s earned income credit for a non-custodial child.
What will be the new payout for the NYS EITC 2026?
The NYS EITC payout connects with your federal EITC claim and the amount you are eligible to receive from the IRS. The credit amount depends on your earnings, family size, and the federal EITC. The NYS EITC credit payout is typically 30% of the federal EITC you receive.
Full-year residents will receive the fully refundable credit, whereas part-year residents will receive a partial credit amount. The residents with higher income can expect their credit to phase out or reduce their credit by household credit.
So, the taxpayers can calculate their credit amount based on their IRS EITC payout. You can get an idea of the New York State EITC based on the IRS EITC for the 2025 tax year below:
| Number of qualifying children | Federal EITC | NYS EITC (30% of federal EITC) |
| Zero | $649 | Up to $207 |
| One | $4,328 | Up to $1298.4 |
| Two | $7,152 | Up to $2145.6 |
| Three or more | $8,046 | Up to $2413.8 |
What documents will you need to claim the NYS EITC?
If you are planning to claim the NYS EITC in the upcoming tax season, you should gather the following documents to avoid missing information and records and delaying your credit:
- Business records for the whole year (if you are a self-employed individual)
- Income records for the whole year (form W-2) and others.
- Self-employed individuals need to show business expenses and income, entries, cash register, deposit slips, invoices, 1099-MISC, sales slips, etc.
How to claim the NYS EITC?
The New York State residents who qualify for the state EITC credit can claim the credit with their state tax return in the following way:
- You must fill out the NYS taxation Form IT-215 (for Earned Income Credit) with the federal EITC information, income credit line, and others.
- Next, file the form with your NYS tax return either online or through a paper return.
The residents living in New York City should also check for the NY City EIC, as they can receive the extra credit to manage their expenses in the increasing cost of living.
When can you expect your NTS EITC 2026?
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance processes the state EITC credit amount along with the state tax refund. The state EITC is typically not restricted under the federal PATH Act, but the taxpayers can expect the payment by March.
The New York taxpayers can track their EITC credit along with the refund status tool from the NY Taxation and Finance online services. You can track down the tax refund status through the security code.
The NY residents who qualify for the federal EITC should check whether they qualify for the state earned income credit and claim it with their state tax return, as it can boost their overall credit and help them financially. The full credit from the federal EITC and 30% of the state credit depend on your family size and situation.
Disclaimer: NYS EITC Refund 2026 details are for informational purposes only. Actual refund dates and amounts are determined by New York State tax authorities.