Income tax credits

What credits are you eligible for? Explore this page to learn more.

To search for a list of credits alphabetically, see Tax credits.

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Earned income credit

Get the credit you deserve with the earned income tax credit (EITC)! If you work and meet certain income guidelines, you may be eligible.

Check EIC Eligibility

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New York City credits

Are you a full- or part-year New York City resident? New York State offers several New York City income tax credits that can reduce the amount of New York City income tax you owe!

Review NYC Credits

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College tuition credit

Are you a full-year New York State resident? Did you, your spouse, or your dependent attend college? You may qualify for the refundable college tuition credit.

Claim College Tuition Credit

Credits

Individuals and families

Child and dependent care credit (New York State) (New York City)
Child care creation and expansion credit
College tuition credit
Earned income credit (New York State) (New York City)
Empire State child credit
Household credit (New York State) (New York City)
Noncustodial parent earned income credit

Farming and agriculture

Green

Homeowners and renters

Miscellaneous

Resources

Business incentives
Income Tax Filing Resource Center
Check your refund status
Ordering of personal income tax credits
Recapture of tax credits
Respond to a letter requesting additional information
Recordkeeping:
- DTF-215, Recordkeeping Suggestions for Self-employed Persons (en Español)
- DTF-216, Recordkeeping Suggestions for Child Care Expenses (en Español)

Updated: December 11, 2024