IT-227: New York State Voluntary Contributions (2025)
New York · NY DTF · Used for tax years 2025
Form IT-227 records voluntary contributions to the funds listed on the form and is submitted with New York Form IT-201 or IT-203. Your total contributions reduce your refund or increase your tax payment.
Who files this form
Complete Form IT-227 if you want to make voluntary contributions to any of the funds listed in Part 1. Submit it with Form IT-201, Resident Income Tax Return, or Form IT-203, Nonresident and Part-Year Resident Income Tax Return.
Only New York State residents and part-year residents may contribute to the New York State Campaign Finance Fund on line 27.
What you'll need
- Your Form IT-201 or IT-203. Enter your name(s) as shown on that return and your Social Security number on Form IT-227.
- If you file an amended return using Form IT-201-X or IT-203-X, include a copy of the original Form IT-227 you submitted with your original return.
How to file
- Enter each contribution in the appropriate amount box in Part 1, lines 1 through 36. Use whole dollars only.
- Add Part 1, lines 1 through 36, and enter the total in Part 2, line 1.
- Enter that same total on Form IT-201, line 60, or Form IT-203, line 57.
- Submit Form IT-227 with your Form IT-201 or IT-203.
If you file an amended return, submit a copy of your original Form IT-227 with Form IT-201-X or IT-203-X.
Common mistakes
- Entering cents. Contributions must be in whole dollars; zeros are preprinted.
- Choosing an incorrect Olympic Fund amount. Each individual may contribute only $2. On a joint return, enter $4 if both spouses contribute or $2 if only one contributes.
- Overlooking Campaign Finance Fund restrictions. Only New York State residents and part-year residents may contribute. Each individual may contribute only $40. On a joint return, enter $80 if both spouses contribute or $40 if only one contributes.
- Expecting to change a contribution after filing. You cannot change the amounts after you file, even if the Tax Department later adjusts your return.
- Leaving out the original form copy when amending. Submit a copy of your original Form IT-227 with your amended return.
Questions people ask
How do contributions affect my refund or tax payment?
Your total contributions reduce your refund or increase your tax payment.
Can I change my contribution amounts after filing?
No. You cannot change the amounts after you file your return, even if the Tax Department later adjusts it.
Where can I learn more about the funds?
Visit www.tax.ny.gov and search for “IT-227” for detailed descriptions of the funds.
Where do I report the total contributions?
Enter the total in Part 2, line 1, of Form IT-227 and on Form IT-201, line 60, or Form IT-203, line 57.
What should I include if I amend my return?
Submit a copy of the original Form IT-227 with your amended return, Form IT-201-X or IT-203-X.