SmartAsset has released a study on the places receiving the largest tax refunds in New York. The analysis compared the total amount of money refunded to residents in each county by the total number of refunds given out in each county, using the most recent IRS data. According to this study, Nassau and Suffolk County residents received among the largest average tax refunds in New York.
For a look at how Suffolk County ranked in New York, check out the table below:
| Rank | County, State | Number of Taxpayers that Receive Refunds | Average Tax Amount Refunded | Number of Taxpayers that Owe Taxes | Average Tax Amount Owed | Taxes Refunded Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York County, NY | 518,150 | 4,228 | 244,380 | 13,458 | 43.68 |
| 2 | Westchester County, NY | 316,750 | 3,666 | 133,980 | 10,432 | 32.34 |
| 3 | Nassau County, NY | 478,790 | 3,390 | 190,290 | 8,342 | 26.77 |
| 4 | Rockland County, NY | 103,540 | 3,349 | 36,740 | 6,820 | 25.94 |
| 5 | Bronx County, NY | 550,180 | 3,055 | 102,160 | 2,368 | 20 |
| 6 | Suffolk County, NY | 572,520 | 3,011 | 183,250 | 6,642 | 19.12 |
| 7 | Orange County, NY | 141,630 | 2,928 | 37,170 | 4,881 | 17.44 |
| 8 | Kings County, NY | 915,200 | 2,924 | 274,020 | 5,206 | 17.36 |
| 9 | Richmond County, NY | 168,070 | 2,923 | 50,600 | 4,679 | 17.34 |
| 10 | Sullivan County, NY | 27,250 | 2,843 | 6,100 | 4,838 | 15.73 |
