Step 11: Finish your return

Take a moment to go over your return to avoid errors that may delay your refund. If you are filing a paper return, finish your return as shown below. Do not staple any items to the return.

Make a copy of your return, and any other forms or papers you are submitting, for your records. You may be asked by the Tax Department to provide copies of these records after you have filed your income tax return. We may also ask you to refer to a previous return for verification purposes if you contact us for assistance.

Enclose the following in an envelope (see illustration): your check or money order and Form IT-201-V if you owe tax and are not paying by another option your original, signed return other forms, including Form IT-196, Form IT-225, Form IT-227, and Form IT-201-ATT any correspondence and computation sheets of paper Form IT-2 (and Forms IT-1099-R, 1099-G, and W-2G, if applicable). Do not send federal Form W-2 or 1099-R

Include the following on your envelope: your return address enough postage (some returns require additional postage) the appropriate mailing address (see below)

Mail your return by April 15, 2024. If enclosing a payment (check or money order and Form IT-201-V), mail to: STATE PROCESSING CENTER PO BOX 15555 ALBANY NY 12212-5555 If not enclosing a payment, mail to: STATE PROCESSING CENTER PO BOX 61000 ALBANY NY 12261-0001