It 257 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open IT-257 in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your name(s) and identifying number as shown on your tax return at the top of the form.
3. Complete lines 1, 2, and 3. Line 1 requires you to enter the tax year for which you reported income under a claim of right. Line 2 is for the amount of income repaid, while line 3 asks for the type of income involved and reason for repayment.
4. Proceed to Section 1 for New York State tax. Fill in lines 4 and 5 with previously computed and recomputed New York State tax amounts respectively. Line 6 will automatically calculate your claim of right credit.
5. Continue through Sections 2 to 6, following similar instructions for New York City resident tax, Yonkers resident income tax surcharge, and MCTMT. Ensure all applicable fields are filled accurately.
6. Once completed, review all entries for accuracy before submitting your form along with Form IT-201, IT-203, or IT-205.

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