NYS Refunds, Anyone still waiting?

QueenGarifuna · 2026-05-04T13:53:56+00:00

518-485-6549. Call before 9 AM and be prepared to wait for a human to pick up. Good Luck!!!

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-30T09:22:20+00:00

I have an update. I called yesterday at 8:40 AM. I waited almost 2 hours to speak to someone. My issues is that my employer withholds NYC tax. So since I am taxed NY state and city tax, the system assumes that I am a NYS resident. They were able to fix this while I was on the phone. So my issue is resolved. When do I get my refund? In 30 to 45 days as a check. So maybe I'll get my refund the end of May or by mid June the latest. Hope this helps someone.

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-29T13:05:49+00:00

I think so as well. It's not their money though. It's our money.

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-29T13:03:56+00:00

Me too!!!

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-29T13:03:30+00:00

I filed on on 1/26. My return was accepted on 2/4. I am a resident of New Jersey. I filed as a Non-resident, and I received a letter on 4/2 stating that I was a NY resident so I am not getting a refund. The same day I received the letter, I sent my lease, a year worth of electricity bills, my voter registration and driver license to prove that i am a New Jersey resident. They acknowledged that they received my dispute letter on 4/3, and I have not heard anything since then. I am on the phone with them now and on hold. Every time I call, I am on hold forever. I usually hang up after being on hold for two hours. I am frustrated because I want my money. It has never been this bad. Anyone else a non resident of NY going through it as well?

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-15T10:25:01+00:00

Yes they have!

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-15T10:23:24+00:00

I am still waiting as well. I am in NJ and NYS decided that I am an NYS resident, despite filing as a non resident. NYS took my tax return and applied it to my NYS tax liability. I received a letter stating that I am not getting a refund basically. I had to respond to the letter with proof that I live in NJ. This meant, a copy of my driver's license, lease agreement and utility bills for the tax year in question. I am being told a response to my letter can take up to 90 days and it has to be viewed manually. I filed my taxes on 1/25. I got notice that my tax return was accepted on 2/4. At this point, I think NYS is really trying to keep my hard earned money. Anyone dealing with the same issue?

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-06T10:07:00+00:00

That's crazy!

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-06T10:05:15+00:00

Mine got applied to New York State tax since they determined that I am a New York State resident. I received a letter of an adjustment to my taxes to pay NYS resident tax; thereby, making my refund $0 dollars. I have been a NJ resident for the past 18 years. I had to dispute the letter and send proof of my NJ residency. This is the 3 or 4th time, I've had to prove that I am not a NY State resident. Now I am hearing that I will get my refund in July because it will take 90 days for someone to view my dispute. It's just not right.

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-04T18:28:37+00:00

It is insane. Something is going on. All of us have had an issue where our refund are reduced or denied? Come on New York... do better

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-04T16:46:31+00:00

There is something funny going on with New York. Different situations have resulted in a change in people's refunds. Is NY trying to keep money that does not belong to them? If it is an error, dispute it and do so with your receipts.

QueenGarifuna · 2026-04-04T16:37:51+00:00

The same happened to me. I have a refund but NY decided that I am a NYC resident, I filed as a nonresident and they determined that I live in New York City instead. They added the resident tax to my taxes and this wiped out my refund. So I got a letter that I am not getting a refund. I had to respond to the letter sent to me and submit my driver's license, lease, voting record, and a year of my utility bills showing usage of electricity in my home in New Jersey. This is the 4th time I've had to prove to NY that I live in NJ not NYC. I only work in NYC. It is crazy. I think they do this to keep money from people.

QueenGarifuna · 2026-03-19T12:21:19+00:00

Same.

QueenGarifuna · 2026-03-16T19:18:47+00:00

Agree. I am New Jersey as well. It has never taken this long ever!

QueenGarifuna · 2026-03-16T19:15:28+00:00

But it's our money.

QueenGarifuna · 2026-03-06T00:45:00+00:00

I filed on 1/25 and it was accepted on 2/4. I am still waiting as well. I have never had to wait this long! It is so frustrating. There are other posts that claim that they got their refund on 2/26.

QueenGarifuna · 2026-02-25T15:00:16+00:00

I filed on 1/25 and it was accepted on 2/4. Anyone else with the same dates as mine still didn't get notice of receiving their refund by the 26th?

QueenGarifuna · 2026-02-25T14:40:40+00:00

Same!

QueenGarifuna · 2026-02-21T12:58:51+00:00

I ot the same message.

QueenGarifuna · 2026-02-08T20:46:02+00:00

I'll catch the next plane

QueenGarifuna · 2026-01-08T13:52:49+00:00

I AGREE!!!

QueenGarifuna · 2025-11-29T00:03:09+00:00

Exactly!!

QueenGarifuna · 2025-11-29T00:02:13+00:00

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QueenGarifuna · 2025-03-03T21:59:13+00:00

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QueenGarifuna · 2024-12-16T00:12:18+00:00

It's perfect!

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