Governor Kathy Hochul / March 28, 2026
The cost of living is too damn high. The cost of groceries, insurance, and everyday essentials have all gone up, making it harder for families to get ahead.
So when tax season comes around, the last thing you want to see is even more money going out the door.
Expanded Child Tax Credit: Thanks to our historic expansion of the Child Tax Credit, parents can claim up to $1,000 per child — three times the amount they were able to claim in the past — and more families qualify than ever before. For parents working hard to make ends meet, this means more breathing room to help cover the cost of diapers, groceries, school supplies, and everything in between. Learn more and see if you’re eligible.
Historic middle-class tax cuts: Nearly three in four New Yorkers are going to see less money taken out of their paychecks starting this year. I think hardworking New Yorkers deserve to keep more of what they earned and with the largest cut in more than 70 years, we’re making sure more money stays where it belongs: in your pocket. Learn more and see if you qualify.
Relief for seniors and small business owners: From easier to access $2.2 billion in savings through the STAR program, expanded property tax exemptions for seniors, to lower taxes for small businesses and the self-employed, New Yorkers in every corner of our state and in every stage of life are going to be getting an extra hand this year. Learn more about the tax credits you may qualify for.
I’m constantly looking for new ways to make life easier for New Yorkers. Our Inflation Refund checks and universal free school meals program have put even more money back into household budgets — saving some families hundreds every month. And because we don’t think you should be hit with an extra fee just for filing your taxes, thousands of filers are eligible for free filing options through New York State. See if you qualify for free tax filing.
We are governing differently — with a focus on lifting people up, not making life harder. While Republicans in Washington are adding to the burden, here in New York, we are committed to easing it. From cutting taxes to proposing no tax on tips, every step we take is about helping hardworking New Yorkers get ahead.
Ever Upward,
Gov. Kathy Hochul
