New York Form IT-201-V, officially titled Payment Voucher for Income Tax Returns, is a payment document issued by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. It is used by taxpayers who owe New York State income tax and want to submit their payment by check or money order. The voucher accompanies the payment and helps the department identify the taxpayer, associate the payment with the correct tax year, and credit the money to the appropriate tax account.
The form is primarily intended for individuals who have filed or are filing a New York State income tax return and need to pay the remaining tax balance. Taxpayers can use it when submitting a payment with a paper income tax return, including an amended return, or when making a payment for a return that was previously filed electronically or by mail. It collects important identifying information, including the tax year, taxpayer’s full Social Security Number, name, mailing address, and payment amount. If the taxpayer is filing jointly, the voucher also requires information about the spouse, including the spouse’s name and full Social Security Number.
Form IT-201-V contains a detachable payment voucher with separate fields for taxpayer identification, mailing information, and the amount being paid. It also includes a designated email field and an area reserved for department processing. The payment amount must be entered in dollars and cents. Taxpayers must also write the last four digits of their Social Security Number, the applicable tax year, and the words “Income Tax” on their check or money order. These details help ensure that the payment is properly identified and credited.
The form provides different mailing addresses depending on how the income tax return was filed. Taxpayers who electronically filed their returns or are paying a previously filed return must send the voucher and payment to the New York State Personal Income Tax Processing Center in Binghamton. Taxpayers submitting a paper income tax return must include the voucher and payment with the return and mail everything to the State Processing Center in Albany. The form also explains how to enter foreign addresses and instructs taxpayers not to staple or clip their payments to the voucher.
Completing Form IT-201-V correctly is important because missing or incorrect information can prevent the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance from properly crediting a payment. The voucher must not be used to pay an outstanding tax bill or notice issued by the department, and it cannot be used to request an installment payment agreement. Taxpayers can also avoid mailing a paper voucher by paying electronically through their individual Online Services account. Understanding the form’s payment requirements, identification fields, and mailing instructions helps ensure that income tax payments are processed correctly.
How To File New York Form IT-201-V
New York Form IT-201-V is used when paying New York State income tax by check or money order.
You must include the completed voucher with your payment. The correct mailing procedure depends on whether you are submitting a paper income tax return, paying a previously filed return, or making a payment for an electronically filed return.
Who Should Use Form IT-201-V?
You should generally use Form IT-201-V if:
- You are paying New York State income tax by check.
- You are paying New York State income tax by money order.
- You have electronically filed your income tax return and need to submit a payment by mail.
- You are making a payment for a previously filed income tax return.
- You are submitting a paper income tax return with an accompanying payment.
- You are filing an amended income tax return and need to submit a payment.
The voucher is designed to accompany a payment associated with an income tax return.
Who Should Not Use Form IT-201-V?
The form identifies two important situations in which this voucher cannot be used.
Payment Of A Tax Bill Or Notice
Do not use Form IT-201-V to pay a bill or other notice issued by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance indicating that you owe additional tax.
Instead, use the payment document included with the specific bill or notice.
Installment Payment Agreement Requests
Do not use Form IT-201-V to request an installment payment agreement (IPA).
If you need to arrange installment payments for an outstanding tax balance, follow the separate installment agreement procedures provided by the department.
Payment Methods Available
The form provides two primary payment options.
Check Or Money Order
If you pay by check or money order, complete Form IT-201-V and include it with your payment.
Your payment must be made in U.S. funds and payable to New York State Income Tax.
Electronic Payment
You can also pay your income tax return balance electronically through your individual Online Services account.
Electronic payments can be made using:
- A bank account.
- A credit card.
Visit the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website at www.tax.ny.gov to access Online Services.
If you pay electronically, you do not need to mail the paper payment voucher.
Information To Prepare Before Completing The Voucher
Gather the following information before filling out Form IT-201-V:
- Tax year associated with the income tax return.
- Taxpayer’s full Social Security Number.
- Spouse’s full Social Security Number, if filing jointly.
- Taxpayer’s first name and middle initial.
- Taxpayer’s last name.
- Spouse’s first name and middle initial, if applicable.
- Spouse’s last name, if applicable.
- Complete mailing address.
- Apartment number, if applicable.
- Country name, if using a foreign address.
- City, village, or post office.
- State or province.
- ZIP code or foreign postal code.
- Email address.
- Total income tax payment amount.
- Check or money order information.
Make sure the information matches the income tax return associated with the payment.
How To Complete New York Form IT-201-V
Form IT-201-V contains a detachable payment voucher on page 1. The instructions appear above the voucher, while the actual payment document is located in the lower portion of the page.
Complete every applicable field carefully before mailing the voucher with your payment.
Payment Voucher Identification Information
The top portion of the voucher identifies the tax year and provides instructions for preparing the check or money order.
Tax Year (YYYY)
Enter the four-digit tax year associated with the income tax return for which you are making the payment.
For example, if you are paying a balance associated with your 2025 New York income tax return, enter 2025.
Do not automatically enter the current calendar year. Use the tax year of the return associated with the payment.
Check Or Money Order Payable To New York State Income Tax
Make your check or money order payable in U.S. funds to:
New York State Income Tax.
Make sure the payment is written to the correct recipient.
Required Information On Your Check Or Money Order
Write the following information on your check or money order:
- Last four digits of your Social Security Number.
- Applicable tax year.
- The words Income Tax.
These details help the department identify and properly credit your payment.
Taxpayer And Spouse Information
The voucher collects identifying information for the taxpayer and, when applicable, the spouse.
If you are filing a joint income tax return, provide information for both spouses.
Your First Name And Middle Initial
Enter your first name and middle initial.
Use the name associated with the income tax return for which you are making the payment.
Your Last Name
Enter your complete last name.
Make sure it matches the name reported on your New York income tax return.
Your Full Social Security Number
Enter your complete Social Security Number in the designated field.
The voucher requires your entire Social Security Number, not just the last four digits.
Providing the full number is important because an incomplete or incorrect Social Security Number may prevent the payment from being credited correctly.
Spouse Information For Joint Returns
Complete the following fields if you are filing a joint income tax return.
Spouse’s First Name And Middle Initial
Enter your spouse’s first name and middle initial.
Use the same identifying information associated with the joint income tax return.
Spouse’s Last Name
Enter your spouse’s complete last name.
Spouse’s Full Social Security Number
Enter your spouse’s complete Social Security Number.
This field is required only when filing a joint return.
If you are filing individually, you do not need to provide spouse information.
Mailing Address Information
The next section collects the taxpayer’s mailing address.
Enter the address where you receive tax-related correspondence.
Mailing Address
Enter your complete street address.
Include the street number and street name.
For example:
123 Main Street.
Use the mailing address associated with your income tax return.
Apartment Number
If you live in an apartment or another residential unit with a separate apartment number, enter that number in this field.
If you do not have an apartment number, leave the field blank.
Country (If Not United States)
Complete this field if you have a foreign mailing address.
Enter the full name of your country.
Do not use only a country abbreviation.
City, State, And ZIP Code
The voucher provides separate fields for your city, state, and ZIP code.
City, Village, Or Post Office
Enter the city, village, or post office associated with your mailing address.
For taxpayers with foreign addresses, the instructions require the city, province, or state information to be entered in this field.
State
Enter the appropriate state abbreviation for a United States address.
For a foreign address, enter the applicable province or state information in the City field as instructed.
ZIP Code
Enter your ZIP code for a United States address.
For a foreign address, enter the applicable postal code, if one exists.
Make sure the address information is complete and correctly organized.
Special Instructions For Foreign Addresses
Taxpayers using foreign mailing addresses must follow a different entry procedure.
- Enter the city, province, or state information together in the City field.
- Enter the complete country name in the Country field.
- Enter the postal code, if available, in the ZIP code field.
Do not enter only an abbreviated country name.
Email Address
Enter your email address in the designated field.
Provide an email address that you regularly use and can access.
Check that the address is entered correctly before submitting the voucher.
Payment Amount
The payment section appears on the right side of the voucher.
It contains separate spaces for dollars and cents.
Payment Amount: Dollars
Enter the dollar portion of your income tax payment.
Use the exact amount you intend to submit with the voucher.
Payment Amount: Cents
Enter the cents portion of your payment.
For example, if your payment is $1,250.75:
- Dollars: 1,250.
- Cents: 75.
If your payment is an exact whole-dollar amount, enter 00 in the cents field.
Make sure the total shown on the voucher agrees with the check or money order enclosed in the envelope.
Barcode And Department Processing Section
The bottom portion of the voucher contains a barcode and an area reserved for department processing.
Barcode
The voucher includes a preprinted barcode containing processing information.
Do not write over, remove, or alter the barcode.
Keep this section clear so the department can process the payment document correctly.
For Office Use Only
This area is reserved for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
Do not enter any information in this section.
The department uses this space for its internal payment processing activities.
Mailing Instructions For Form IT-201-V
The mailing address depends on how you filed your income tax return or whether you are submitting the payment with a paper return.
There are two separate mailing procedures.
E-Filed And Previously Filed Returns
Use this mailing address if:
- You electronically filed your income tax return.
- You are making a payment for an income tax return that was previously filed.
Mail the completed Form IT-201-V and your check or money order to:
NYS PERSONAL INCOME TAX
PROCESSING CENTER
PO BOX 4124
BINGHAMTON NY 13902-4124
Include the completed payment voucher and payment in the same envelope.
Paper Income Tax Returns
If you are filing a paper income tax return, including an amended income tax return, include Form IT-201-V and your payment with the return.
Mail the complete submission to:
STATE PROCESSING CENTER
PO BOX 15555
ALBANY NY 12212-5555
Do not use the Binghamton address when submitting the voucher with a paper income tax return.
Important Payment Mailing Instructions
Follow these instructions when preparing your envelope:
- Include the completed Form IT-201-V.
- Include the correct check or money order.
- Make sure the payment amount matches the voucher.
- Use the mailing address appropriate for your filing situation.
- Do not staple or clip the payment to Form IT-201-V.
- Place the voucher and payment loosely inside the envelope.
If you are using a private delivery service rather than U.S. Mail, consult Publication 55, Designated Private Delivery Services, for the applicable delivery instructions.
Important Payment Rules And Penalties
Before sending your payment, review the following rules.
Do Not Attach Your Payment With A Staple Or Clip
The instructions specifically prohibit stapling or clipping the check or money order to Form IT-201-V.
Place both documents loosely inside the mailing envelope.
This helps prevent problems during document processing.
Make Sure Your Full Social Security Number Is Correct
The voucher requires the taxpayer’s complete Social Security Number.
For joint returns, include the spouse’s complete Social Security Number as well.
The instructions warn that missing or incorrect identification information may result in payments not being properly credited to the taxpayer’s account.
Use The Correct Tax Year
Enter the tax year associated with the income tax return.
Also write the applicable tax year on your check or money order.
Using the wrong year can make it more difficult for the department to identify the correct tax account.
Returned Payment Fee
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance may charge a $50 fee if a check, money order, or electronic payment is returned by a bank for nonpayment.
However, the department will not charge this fee when an electronic payment is returned because of an error made by the bank or the department.
If a payment is returned, the department will send a separate bill for $50 for each return or other tax document associated with the returned payment.
Make sure sufficient funds are available in your bank account before submitting a check or electronic payment.
Privacy Notification
New York State law requires government agencies maintaining personal information records to explain:
- The legal authority for requesting personal information.
- The main purposes for collecting that information.
- Where the information will be maintained.
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance provides this privacy information through its website.
If you do not have internet access, you can call the department and request Publication 54, Privacy Notification.
The information collected on Form IT-201-V is used as part of the department’s tax administration and payment processing activities.
Where To Get Help With New York Form IT-201-V
If you need assistance completing the payment voucher, identifying the correct mailing address, or understanding your income tax payment options, contact the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.
Website: www.tax.ny.gov
You can use the website to:
- Obtain tax information.
- Manage your taxes online.
- Access individual Online Services.
- Review available online payment options.
- Check for new online services and features.
Telephone Assistance
Automated Income Tax Refund Status
518-457-5149
Personal Income Tax Information Center
518-457-5181
To Order Forms And Publications
518-457-5431
Text Telephone (TTY) Or TDD Equipment Users
Dial 7-1-1 for the New York Relay Service.
For privacy information, request Publication 54.
For private delivery service mailing requirements, consult Publication 55.
Final Review Before Filing
Before mailing New York Form IT-201-V, review the voucher and payment carefully to avoid processing delays or payment crediting problems.
Use the following checklist:
- Confirm that Form IT-201-V is appropriate for your payment.
- Verify that you are paying an income tax return balance rather than a separate tax bill or notice.
- Enter the correct four-digit tax year.
- Make the check or money order payable to New York State Income Tax.
- Make sure the payment is written in U.S. funds.
- Write the last four digits of your Social Security Number on the payment.
- Write the applicable tax year on the payment.
- Write Income Tax on the payment.
- Enter your first name and middle initial.
- Enter your last name.
- Provide your complete Social Security Number.
- Complete the spouse’s information if filing jointly.
- Enter your complete mailing address.
- Provide your apartment number, if applicable.
- Enter the full country name if using a foreign address.
- Complete the city, state, and ZIP code fields correctly.
- Enter your email address.
- Enter the correct payment amount in dollars and cents.
- Verify that the voucher amount matches the enclosed check or money order.
- Leave the For Office Use Only section blank.
- Keep the barcode clear and undamaged.
- Do not staple or clip the payment to the voucher.
- Use the Binghamton address for electronically filed and previously filed returns.
- Use the Albany address when submitting the voucher with a paper income tax return, including an amended return.
- Include the voucher and payment with your paper return when required.
- Check that the envelope contains all required documents.
- Make sure sufficient funds are available for the payment.
Final Note: New York Form IT-201-V is a payment voucher used to submit New York State income tax payments by check or money order. Accurate completion requires the correct tax year, complete taxpayer identification information, applicable spouse details, a valid mailing address, and the correct payment amount. Always use the mailing address that corresponds to your filing situation, include the voucher with your payment, and follow the department’s instructions for preparing and mailing the payment.