New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

Update: The Tax Department's Contact Center and most other systems have been restored. We will continue to monitor this situation. Thank you for your patience.

Due to technical issues, the Tax Department's Contact Center and Online Services are temporarily down.

We are working to resolve these issues and will update this message when service is available.

Come see us at the Albany Job Fair tomorrow, July 17, from 9pm-4pm. We’re ready to discuss future job opportunities with you!

Albany Job Fair event information→ https://albanyjobfair.com/

Unable to attend? Visit our website for employment opportunities → on.ny.gov/3HHeorh

If you received a bill or notice from the Tax Department, you have payment options: use your Online Services account to pay directly from your bank account for free or by credit card for a fee.

Don’t have an Online Services account? Pay directly from your bank account for free using Quick Pay (for individuals only, not businesses).

Learn more about payment options: on.ny.gov/3KVtqwe

Are you hearing the call to public service? New York State, including the NYS Tax Department, is hiring and there has never been a better time to apply. Entry exams have been suspended for thousands of positions.

Start your NYS career today: StateJobs.ny.gov
Tax Department openings: on.ny.gov/3IXg7eM

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New for the School Tax Relief (STAR) program:

STAR credit recipients can now have their STAR credit payments direct deposited into their bank accounts. Homeowners may enroll in the STAR Credit Direct Deposit program through a new Homeowner Benefit Portal within the Tax Department’s secure Online Services system. Homeowners can also use the Homeowner Benefit Portal to manage their STAR benefits easily and efficiently.

How to enroll: on.ny.gov/4ajTw6d

New enhancements for the School Tax Relief (STAR) program:

The New York State Tax Department has launched the Homeowner Benefit Portal to help homeowners receive and manage property tax benefits they’re eligible for. Homeowners with existing Tax Department Individual Online Services accounts will find the Homeowner Benefit Portal under Real Property Tax after they log in. If you don’t already have an account, it’s easy to create one!

Learn more: on.ny.gov/3yji8yN

Come see us at the Albany Job Fair on May 15 from 2pm-6pm. We’re ready to discuss future job opportunities with you!

Albany Job Fair event information→ https://albanyjobfair.com/

Unable to attend? Visit our website for employment opportunities → on.ny.gov/3HHeorh

Property owners: Check your property assessment!

Most municipalities in New York State publish a tentative assessment roll on the town, city, or county website on May 1. The tentative assessment roll includes the property assessment, the assessor’s estimate of the market value of the property, and exemption information. We encourage property owners to review the assessment roll every year.

Learn more: on.ny.gov/3UDE6VS

The fastest and most convenient way to do business with the Tax Department is through an Online Services account. With an Online Services account, you can make a payment, respond to a letter from the department, and more—anytime, anywhere. If you don’t already have an account, it’s easy to create one!

Learn more about Online Services: www.tax.ny.gov/online/

Today is Tax Day!

Let us be your guide to everything you need to file an accurate and on-time return. Visit our filing resource center for free e-file options, assistance with filing, making a payment, and applying for an extension.

Filing resource center: on.ny.gov/3MleWFj

The tax filing deadline of April 15 is fast approaching! Depending on your income and other criteria, you may be eligible to use Free File software to e-file your federal and state income tax returns at no-cost. Learn more: on.ny.gov/FreeFile

Take advantage of last-minute filing resources before Tax Day! The Tax Department website is full of valuable resources to help taxpayers file an accurate and on-time return by the April 15 deadline → on.ny.gov/49u4XI8

Income tax returns are due April 15!

Be sure to file your tax return on time - even if you owe a balance you can’t pay in full. Learn about payment options to help avoid or reduce penalties and added interest: on.ny.gov/3VVIxfY

Los recursos en línea del Departamento de Impuestos del Estado de Nueva York ayudan a los contribuyentes a presentar declaraciones seguras y gratuitas. La fecha límite para presentar su declaración de impuestos personal es el 15 de abril. Declare hoy: on.ny.gov/4aPsYKG

One week left to file your personal income tax return. NYS Tax Department online resources help taxpayers file efficient, secure, and free returns ahead of the April 15 filing deadline. File today: on.ny.gov/3Jb2Q13

¡Las declaraciones del impuesto sobre los ingresos deben presentarse el 15 de abril! Use la presentación electrónica y depósito directo para la manera más fácil y rápida de obtener su reintegro. Encuentre recursos convenientes, seguros y gratuitos disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana en el sitio web del Departamento de Impuestos: on.ny.gov/3xocP0B

Stop by Crossgates Mall Wednesday, March 27, from 2pm-5pm to learn how you can become a member of Team Tax!

Not able to make it? Visit our website to learn more → on.ny.gov/3HHeorh

La declaración de derechos de los preparadores de impuestos del Departamento de Impuestos del Estado de Nueva York contiene información importante sobre cómo protegerse al contratar a un preparador de impuestos: on.ny.gov/3UNKA4U

Set yourself up for smooth sailing!

To help you navigate your return, check out our income tax filing resource center. It has everything you need, from information on getting ready to free e-file options.

Learn more and file today! on.ny.gov/3MleWFj

Have you heard about the Direct File pilot program?

New York State and the IRS are testing a new program that allows eligible New Yorkers to e-file their federal and state personal income tax returns for free. The Direct File pilot program is being rolled out in phases, and is currently open New Yorkers reporting certain types of income and claiming certain credits and adjustments.

Learn more and review eligibility requirements: on.ny.gov/3P8QE4h

Para ayudarlo a realizar su declaración, consulte el centro de recursos del Departamento de Impuestos. Tiene información sobre créditos fiscales, documentos necesarios para presentar la declaración y opciones gratuitas de presentación electrónica → on.ny.gov/3OTXeLV

Dependiendo de sus ingresos y otros criterios, usted puede ser elegible para utilizar el software Free File para presentar electrónicamente sus declaraciones de impuestos federales y estatales de forma gratuita. Para más información, visite: on.ny.gov/3d8oi6f

For seniors turning 65 any time this year, for most localities, the deadline to apply for greater property tax savings through the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1.

Learn more: on.ny.gov/3SQnEQ4

Income tax filing season is underway!

Depending on your income and other criteria, you may be eligible to use Free File software to e-file your federal and state income tax returns—at no-cost. Many New Yorkers take advantage of this free service each year, saving them hundreds of dollars and more in tax preparation fees.

Learn more and review your eligibility: on.ny.gov/FreeFile

Protect yourself from a bad tax preparer:

The NYS Tax Department’s Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers describes your rights and contains important information about how to protect yourself when hiring a tax return preparer or facilitator.

Know your rights: on.ny.gov/3SOuruL

Set yourself up for smooth sailing!

The income tax filing season is underway! To help you navigate your return, check out our resource center. It has everything you need, from information on getting ready to free e-file options.

Learn more and file today: on.ny.gov/3MleWFj

It's , and the fraudsters are out to play.

Outsmart them by following NYS Department of State Division of Consumer Protection's to help protect New Yorkers from scammers during tax season and year-round.

➡️ https://on.ny.gov/3UiwmZC

Income tax filing season is underway!

Depending on your income and other criteria, you may be eligible to use Free File software to e-file your federal and state income tax returns—at no-cost. Many New Yorkers take advantage of this free service each year, saving them hundreds of dollars and more in tax preparation fees.

Learn more and review your eligibility: on.ny.gov/48RwXGe