This document contains information about state and federal tax rates for 2015, items needed to file a tax return, filing dates, and important links. State tax rates in 2015 ranged from 4% to 8.82% depending on income level, while federal tax rates ranged from 10% to 39.6%. To file a return, one needs identification, social security cards, W-2s, interest/unemployment documents. Tax returns for 2015 could be filed between January 20, 2016 and April 18, 2016. Important links provided are for the IRS, New York tax website, and refund tracker.