Instructions for Form IT-203 Nonresident and Part-Year Resident (New York State • New York City • Yonkers • MCTMT) - Filing and Tax Computation Guide

Sep 26, 2026

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Instructions for completing Form IT-203 for New York State nonresidents and part-year residents, covering filing preparation, eligibility, and step-by-step completion. The guide explains what’s new for 2024, e-file requirements, payment methods, and how to access related forms and credits. It details how to enter taxpayer information, filing status, federal income and adjustments, calculate New York additions and subtractions, apply deductions, compute taxes, and complete signing and submission steps. It also includes refund allocation and timing information for the 2024 tax filing cycle.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages47

Reading Time1 h 58 min

AccessFree to download

General information

What’s new for 2024

File electronically

E-file information

Other forms you may need to file

Protect yourself from identity theft

File a valid return

How to fill in the forms

How to get 1099-G information

How are you taxed as a nonresident or as a part-year resident?

New York State nonresidents and part-year residents: Who must file?

How to fill in the forms (step-by-step)

Step 1: Complete the taxpayer information section

Step 2: Select your filing status and complete items B through H

Step 3: Enter your federal income and adjustments

Step 4: Calculate your New York additions and subtractions

Step 5: Enter your New York standard or New York itemized deduction and dependent exemption amounts

Step 6: Calculate your taxes

Step 7: Add voluntary contributions

Step 8: Enter your payments and credits

Step 9: Calculate your refund or the amount you owe

Step 10: Sign and date your return

Step 11: Finish your return

Additional information

How to calculate your 2024 New York State tax

New York State tax rate schedule

When to file/Important dates

Statute of limitations

Where to file

Need help?

Department of Taxation and Finance Instructions for Form IT-203 Nonresident and Part-Year Resident IT-203-I Instructions Income Tax Return New York State • New York City • Yonkers • MCTMT (including instructions for Forms IT-195, IT-203-ATT, and IT-203-B) Table of contents • General information ..................................... 2 • What’s new for 2024 .................................... 2 • File electronically ......................................... 2 • E-file information .......................................... 2 • Other forms you may need to file ................. 2 • Protect yourself from identity theft ............... 2 • File a valid return ......................................... 2 • Common words and phrases ....................... 2 • Online Services ............................................ 3 • How to fill in the forms ................................. 3 • How to get 1099-G information .................... 3 • How are you taxed as a nonresident or as a part-year resident? ............................... 3 • New York State nonresidents and part-year residents: Who must file? ............. 3 • Step 1: Complete the taxpayer information section ....................................... 5 • Step 2: Select your filing status and complete items B through H ........................ 6 • Step 3: Enter your federal income and adjustments ................................................. 8 • Instructions for Part-Year resident income allocation worksheet ........................ 9 • Line instructions for Form IT-203 ............... 10 • Step 4: Calculate your New York additions and subtractions ......................... 15 • New York additions .................................... 16 • New York subtractions ............................... 17 • Step 5: Enter your New York standard or New York itemized deduction and dependent exemption amounts ................. 19 • Step 6: Calculate your taxes ...................... 19 • Step 7: Add voluntary contributions ........... 25 • Step 8: Enter your payments and credits ... 25 • Step 9: Calculate your refund or the amount you owe ........................................ 27 • Step 10: Sign and date your return ............ 30 • Step 11: Finish your return ......................... 31 • Instructions for Form IT-195, Allocation of Refund ................................................... 32 • Instructions for Form IT-203-ATT, Other Tax Credits and Taxes ............................... 33 • Instructions for Form IT-203-B, Nonresident and Part-Year Resident Income Allocation and Collage Tuition Itemized deduction Worksheet .................. 33 • Additional information ................................ 36 • How to calculate your 2024 New York State tax ..................................................... 39 • New York State tax rate schedule .............. 40 • Tax computation—New York adjusted gross income of more than $107,650 ........ 41 • When to file/Important dates ...................... 47 • Statute of limitations .................................. 47 • Where to file ............................................... 47 • Need help? ................................................ 47 Page 2 of 47 IT-203-I (2024) General information Up-to-date information affecting your tax return For tax law changes or forms corrections that occurred after the forms and instructions were finalized, see Personal income tax up-to-date information on [our website at](our website at www.tax.ny.gov)[ www.tax.ny.gov](our website at www.tax.ny.gov)[ ](our website at www.tax.ny.gov)(search: corrections). What’s new for 2024 For a detailed list of what’s new, including a summary of tax law changes, see New for 2024 or visit our website at [www.tax.ny.gov](www.tax.ny.gov) (search: 2024). File electronically Electronic preparation (e-file) is fast, easy, and secure. You may even qualify for free fil

FAQs

Who must file Form IT-203 as a nonresident or part-year resident?

The guide explains who is considered a New York State nonresident or part-year resident and when Form IT-203 is required. It provides eligibility criteria and related filing expectations for the 2024 return.

What are the 2024 updates and key filing preparation items?

The instructions include a section on what’s new for 2024, including summaries of tax law changes and forms corrections after finalization. It also covers general up-to-date information affecting the return.

How does e-file work for Form IT-203, and how can taxpayers pay?

The guide explains that electronic preparation is fast, easy, and secure, and it describes e-file requirements for taxpayers and preparers under certain conditions. It also outlines payment of a balance due through authorized bank withdrawals or credit cards and references related online payment options.

Sep 26, 2026

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