NY State Tax Calculation

[PJackson]

My software calculated my NY State tax as $10,347 (IT-203 line 38).

However when I apply my Income (IT-203 line 31) against the NY State tax brackets, I calculate the tax to be $10,767. 

Hoping someone can identify where I'm going wrong? Thanks!

[rjs]

IT-203 line 38 is the tax on the amount on line 37, not on the amount on line 31.

A lot happens between line 31 and line 38. Go to page 19 in the Form IT-203 Instructions and work through the steps line by line, reading the instructions carefully.

[rjs]

Also note that you can't just "apply" your income "against the NY State tax brackets." In the instructions for IT-203 line 38 there are three different ways that the tax might be calculated, depending on the amounts on lines 32 and 37. Read the instructions very carefully.

[PJackson]

Perfect, thanks!