BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State residents can receive any potential tax refunds by up to two weeks by e-filing their return and choosing direct deposit.
The state is touting the e-file approach this tax season, saying it's "safer, faster, and more efficient" than paper returns.
"Combining the power of electronic filing and direct deposit is the most secure and efficient way to submit your tax return and receive any refund due," New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt said Wednesday in a statement.
"We strive to issue refunds as quickly as possible, and you can help by filing an accurate return and choosing to have your refund directly deposited into your bank account."
If you do file by mail, the state encourages residents to make sure the address is correct. Any errors could delay potential refunds.
The state also has made available software on its website where residents can prepare and file their taxes for free. The state says 255,000 New York taxpayers used the software last spring.