03/02/2026
New in 2026 (tax year 2025), many New York families may be eligible to receive up to $1,000 per child through New York State’s expanded Empire State Child Credit – simply by filing a New York State income tax return.
Importantly:
-Families can file and receive this credit even if they have no income
-Families can file even if they do not usually file taxes
-Families can file even if they haven’t filed in several years