Get Ny It-213 2021-2026

The NY IT-213 form, officially known as the Claim for Empire State Child Credit, is a key document for eligible residents seeking financial support for their dependents. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to help you accurately complete the form online.

Follow the steps to fill out the NY IT-213 effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Enter the identifying information. Provide your name as shown on your tax return, your Social Security number, your spouse’s name, and your spouse’s Social Security number.
3. Determine eligibility by answering the questions. Confirm if you and your spouse, if applicable, were New York State residents for all of 2021. If you select 'No,' you do not qualify for this credit. Further, verify if you claimed the federal child tax credits in 2021 and assess your adjusted gross income based on the specific thresholds provided according to your filing status.
4. Enter the number of children qualifying for the federal child tax credit and the number of those who were aged between four and 17 years on December 31, 2021.
5. List the child information for each qualifying child. Include their first name, middle initial, last name, Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and date of birth. If you have additional children, use Form IT-213-ATT.
6. Compute the credit. If you answered ‘Yes’ to the second question, you will need to complete Worksheet A or B and Worksheet C before continuing. If ‘No’, skip to line 14 and enter 0 on line 13.
7. Follow through the calculations step by step as instructed on the form, ensuring proper calculations for the lines detailed, including determining the Empire State child credit amount.
8. For spouses filing separate returns, enter the required amounts on lines 17 and 18 and ensure to provide corresponding details as instructed.
9. Upon completion, review all entries for accuracy. Save your changes, download the form, print it out if needed, or share it with relevant tax authorities.

Complete your NY IT-213 form online now to claim your eligible credits.