Seven Tips To Help You File Your 2020 Tax Return Get our free mobile app The NYS Department of taxation and finance is reminding people that as the deadline nears, there is free filing software, and assistance available to those who need help filing their returns. According to a news release from the NYSDTF over nine million returns have been processed with close to five million refunds issued. If you’re a New York State resident and haven’t filed your return yet, don’t panic you still have time and the following information may help you in completing your 2020 tax return.