257 claim 2026

The document IT-257 is a claim form for the Claim of Right Credit applicable to New York State, New York City, Yonkers, and the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT). It provides instructions for individuals, estates, and trusts to claim a credit for income that was previously reported but later repaid due to being paid in error. The form requires details about the tax year, amount of income repaid, and computations for various taxes. It emphasizes that if the credit exceeds the tax owed, a refund may be issued.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the IT-257 claim in the editor.
Begin by entering your name(s) and identifying number as shown on your tax return at the top of the form.
Complete lines 1, 2, and 3. Line 1 requires the tax year for which you reported income under a claim of right. Line 2 is for the amount of income repaid, and Line 3 asks for details about the type of income and reason for repayment.
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.
Continue through Sections 2 to 6, repeating similar steps for New York City resident tax, nonresident earnings tax, Yonkers taxes, and MCTMT. Ensure all applicable fields are filled accurately.
Review all entries for accuracy before submitting your completed form along with Form IT-201, IT-203, or IT-205.

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