New York Mails POWER Energy Rebate Checks
Eligible taxpayers will receive $100 to $200 checks under a one-time state program running through December 2026.
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New York Taxes News
Coverage of taxes in New York focuses on personal filing strategies, state and federal law changes and new tax credits. Reporting here tracks developments from the state capital to the federal requirements affecting residents.
Recent news
October 28, 2026
New York Reports High Cigarette Smuggling RatesA 2024 report estimates that over 60 percent of cigarettes consumed in New York were smuggled into the state.
October 26, 2026
New York Mails Energy Rebate Checks to ResidentsThe state is distributing $1 billion in relief to help households manage rising fuel costs and utility expenses.
October 23, 2026
US Government Sues Couple Over $14.5 Million Tax DebtFederal prosecutors seek to force the sale of a Dutchess County property to satisfy unpaid income taxes from multiple years.
October 23, 2026
Judge Cancels Tax Liability Notice in New YorkA state administrative law judge voided a tax demand due to procedural errors by the Division of Taxation.
October 19, 2026
New York to Quadruple Volunteer Tax CreditNew York State will increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters and EMS workers starting next year.
October 7, 2026
Blakeman Proposed Statewide Tax Reduction PlanCandidate Bruce Blakeman outlined a $35 billion tax cut proposal during a campaign stop in Rosedale.
October 7, 2026
New York Issued Energy Rebate ChecksNew York State began mailing energy rebate checks ranging from $100 to $200 to qualified 2024 tax filers in September 2026.
October 7, 2026
Most New Yorkers Supported Eliminating State Income TaxA recent survey shows a majority of state residents favor the removal of the current state income tax.
October 5, 2026
New York Tax Appeals Cancelled Refund DenialState officials ruled that the Division of Taxation lacked a rational basis for withholding a taxpayer’s 2017 income tax refund.
October 4, 2026
Senator O'Mara Proposed New York Tax CutsThe plan seeks to cap annual state spending growth while providing $37 billion in tax relief to residents.
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Regular subjects here include personal filing strategies, tax law shifts, federal and state agency guidance, and seasonal credit adjustments. The news reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where the impact of changes varies. Local adjustments to state tax law often interact with federal updates to create distinct obligations for households. The complexity of filing season and the annual changes to available deductions remain the most consistent themes in state reporting.