The age-old debate continues. Credit...Photographs by Heather Willensky For The New York Times Supported by By Becky Hughes Becky Hughes ate more than 70 bagels from 36 shops to report this article.

New York state has nine income tax rates, ranging from 4% to 10.9%. Tax credits and deductions, filing status and residency status can influence what you pay. Many, or all, of the products ...