New York State income tax rates range from 4% to 8.82% currently, depending on your income and filing status. If you live in New York City, you'll be required to pay even more tax, as the city imposes its own local income tax system on top of the one the state requires. Those rates range from 3.078% to 3.876%.
The 6.85% tax rate is within the realm of NY state taxation. Keep in mind if you live in NYC, there are additional taxes that need to be paid and reported on your NYS return.
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