New York state is expanding their Direct File program, a joint project with the IRS which allows taxpayers to file their federal and state taxes online at no cost, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday. The program started in 2024. 

The 2025 program expands eligibility, covering more tax credits and different types of income.

“New Yorkers know all too well about the long processes that come with filing taxes, and that is why the state has put significant effort in our tax program to ease those burdens,” Gov. Hochul said. “My administration and I have pushed to expand our Direct File program to provide a quick and easy way to file your returns for free – saving hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees.”

“We’re improving and expanding Direct File because filing your taxes doesn’t need to be daunting. With Direct File, you can answer simple questions instead of filling out forms or paying a preparer. It’s a safe, secure system that taxpayers can access from a smartphone, laptop, tablet, or desktop computer,” Acting New York State Tax Commissioner Amanda Hiller added.

New Yorkers with 2024 income of up to $200,000, or $250,000 if filing a joint return, may qualify for Direct File. For more, visit the Tax Department’s website.