Cigarettes and tobacco products registration
Cigarettes and tobacco products retail dealer and vending machine registration is now available through your Business Online Services account.
Department of Taxation and Finance
Prepare and file your income tax return with Free File!
If your 2019 income was $69,000 or less, you’re eligible to use Free File income tax software. It’s our no-cost way to easily complete and file your federal and New York State income tax returns online. For more information, see Free File your income tax return. To be sure you aren’t charged a fee, access the Free File software that’s right for you directly from our website.
Tax relief for New Yorkers impacted by COVID-19
The Tax Department has extended the due date for New York State personal income tax and corporation tax returns originally due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.
Popular Services
Featured Resources
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Choose an online service
We offer a number of online services to fit your busy lifestyle. Check your payment balance, file a return, make a payment, or respond to a department notice—anywhere, anytime.
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Learn about STAR benefits for homeowners
If you've recently bought a home, or never applied for the STAR benefit on your current home, you should investigate the STAR options available to you. You may save hundreds each year!
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Use Sales Tax Web File
Log in to your Business Online Services account to Web File your sales tax returns. With Web File, you can schedule payments in advance, save your bank account information for future use, and update your business information.
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Protect yourself from fraud
Don't be a victim: report suspicious tax behavior and keep up to date on the latest scams.
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View our due dates calendar
Looking for your due date? View our calendar of filing due dates for corporation tax, personal income tax, and sales tax.
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Find forms and instructions
If you're viewing this page on your computer, then you're probably required to e-file. However, you can search our forms listings by number or tax type if you want to view instructions or access a form.
What's New
Paper carryout bag reduction fee
Effective March 1, 2020, the New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act authorizes counties and cities to impose a five-cent paper carryout bag reduction fee on paper carryout bags that sales tax vendors provide to customers.
Manufactured Home Parks Registration (MHPR)
Starting June 2020, registration for manufactured home parks has a new home at the Tax Department!
Featured in May
Mark your calendar: Grievance Day
If you disagree with your property’s assessed value, you have the right to contest it. Grievance Day is the deadline to contest your property assessment and the day the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) meets to hear complaints. In most communities, it’s May 26, 2020, but you should confirm the date with your local assessor.
Data security breaches
If your business relies on the secure transfer of confidential financial data—particularly if you’re working from home—we can provide some valuable tips that help protect you and your clients.
Get help filing your return—for free!
Our Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) program helps you find the free e-file software that’s right for you. Use our online resources from home to assist you with preparing and electronically filing your federal and New York State returns.
Learn about the Charitable Gifts Trust Fund
The FY 2019 Budget created a new Charitable Gifts Trust Fund in the joint custody of the New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance and the State Comptroller to accept donations for the purposes of improving health care and public education in New York State. If you're interested in making a contribution, review our guidance to learn more
