The conservative treatment would be to include Form 1099-G on your federal return. If it's not taxable, the IRS may adjust your tax refund accordingly.
Several news outlets reported that the inflation refund check is not considered taxable by New York State, but it is by the federal government. The New York Times article (which requires a subscription to read) is the most notable found by searching the internet. The New York State Department of Taxation FAQ article is silent on the taxation issue, so you may wish to contact them directly.
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