It 256 2026

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The document IT-256 is a form used by individuals, partnerships, and fiduciaries to claim the Special Additional Mortgage Recording Tax Credit as per New York Tax Law. It includes sections for reporting property details, mortgage amounts, and tax credits related to special additional mortgage recording taxes paid during the tax year. The form also provides instructions for calculating the credit available, including provisions for partners and beneficiaries of partnerships or estates.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the IT-256 in the editor.
Begin by entering your name(s) as shown on your return and your taxpayer identification number at the top of the form.
In Part 1, indicate the total number of properties included in your claim. Use a separate line for each property, and if necessary, submit additional forms for more properties.
For each property, fill in the property address, date mortgage recorded, amount of mortgage, and amount of special additional mortgage recording tax paid in the respective columns.
Proceed to Part 2 if applicable. Provide details about any partnerships or estates you are involved with that relate to this credit.
Complete Parts 3 through 6 by entering your share of credits and computing any credits available for the current tax year as instructed.

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