New York State & City Earned Income Tax Credit

Administered by NY State Dept of Taxation & Finance / NYC · tax.ny.gov

NY State EITC is 30% of the federal EITC amount. NYC residents get an additional 5-30% supplement. Stackable for NYC residents for very significant refundable credits.

Eligibility requirements

✓NY resident
✓Eligible for federal EITC
✓Earned income from work

Insider tip

NYC residents stack federal EITC + NY EITC + NYC EITC for one of the highest total EITC values in the nation. A family of three earning $35,000 in NYC can receive $10,000+ total.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at tax.ny.gov →

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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