New York benefit · Tax credit · Last verified 2026-08-08
NY Empire State Child Credit
$1,000 a year per kid under 4 — expanded for 2026.
- What it's worth
- $1,000/yr per kid under 4
- Deadline
- No fixed deadline
- Who qualifies
- Income limits apply (phases out at higher incomes).
The details
New York's Empire State Child Credit now pays $1,000 per year for each child under 4 (and $500 for ages 4–16) for tax years 2026 and 2027. It's refundable. Claim it on your NY return every year — with a new baby, this is a four-figure recurring line.
Official source: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/credits/empire_state_child_credit.htm
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