New York is distributing Inflation Refund checks in 2025—including $150 for certain individual filers and up to $400 for qualifying joint filers.
There is no application process; eligible residents who filed a 2023 New York state tax return will receive a paper check in the mail between late September and November 2025.
Who Qualifies?
Eligibility is determined based on your 2023 New York State resident tax return (Form IT-201). To qualify, you must:
- Have filed your 2023 New York return
- Not be claimed as a dependent
- Meet the income thresholds for your filing status
The state calculates eligibility automatically—no additional steps by the taxpayer are needed.
Refund Amounts & Income Thresholds
Here’s how the refund amounts break down based on your 2023 income and filing status:
| Filing Status | 2023 NY Adjusted Gross Income | Refund Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Single | Up to $75,000 | $200 |
| Single | $75,001 to $150,000 | $150 |
| Married Filing Jointly | Up to $150,000 | $400 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $150,001 to $300,000 | $300 |
If your income exceeds the upper ranges for your filing type, you won’t be eligible for the refund.
Payment Schedule & Delivery
- Mailing begins: Late September 2025
- Mailing continues: October through November 2025
- Delivery method: Paper checks via U.S. mail
- There is no direct deposit option, and no uniform ZIP-code schedule—neighbors may get checks on different days
- State tax representatives cannot provide specific check-arrival dates
Why $150?
The $150 amount is designated for single filers whose 2023 income falls between $75,001 and $150,000. If income is lower (at or below $75,000), the amount is higher—$200.
Joint filers have higher thresholds and correspondingly larger refund amounts.
What You Should Do to Ensure Receipt
- Confirm your 2023 tax return was properly filed and processed
- If you moved since filing, make sure your mail forwarding is active
- Do not click links or respond to solicitations for bank info—legitimate payments don’t require user action
What If You Don’t Receive a Check?
Given that millions of checks are being mailed across multiple waves, some delays are expected.
If you do not receive a check by November 2025, verify your 2023 filing information (including mailing address and income) and monitor your state tax department’s updates.
The New York $150 Inflation Refund 2025 is part of a state initiative to provide inflation relief. If you filed a 2023 New York State tax return and fall within the specified income brackets, you should receive a mailed check automatically—typically in October or November 2025.
Stay alert for your check, keep your mailing address up to date, and disregard unsolicited messages requesting personal or banking information.
FAQs
Do I need to apply for the refund?
No. The refund is automatic if you meet the eligibility criteria based on your 2023 tax return.
Will I get direct deposit instead of a check?
No. All payments are delivered via paper check by mail; direct deposit is not available.
When will my check arrive?
Mailings start in late September 2025 and continue through October and November. There is no precise delivery schedule, and support staff cannot give exact arrival dates.
