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Sales Tax Web File is the easiest and fastest way to file sales and use tax returns and make payments. You'll receive an electronic confirmation number with the date and time you Web filed your return. You can also file early and schedule your electronic payment in advance, through the return due date.

To get started, create an Online Services business account. You also can grant your tax preparer access to Web file. We offer a number of instructional presentations to help you get started. View demos and videos.

You can Web File most forms and schedules, including:

• monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns (the e-file mandate requires most taxpayers to Web File)
• PrompTax filers submitting Form ST-810
• no-tax-due returns and final returns
• the Sales Tax Record of Advance Payment (ST-330)
• most sales tax schedules

You can't use Sales Tax Web File to submit:

• certain sales tax schedules
• amended sales tax returns
• PrompTax payments.
• Form AU-11, Application for Credit or Refund
• returns previously filed
• reports with taxable sales or purchases in excess of $999,999,999

Pay directly from your bank account

Make Sales Tax Web File payments directly from your bank checking or savings account at the time you file. There's no charge from the Tax Department. You can schedule your electronic payment in advance, through the return due date.

Important bank information

Debit block services protect your bank accounts from unauthorized electronic charges. The block (or filter) provides stringent control over electronic transactions posted to bank accounts. Your bank will only process authorized transactions.

Check with your bank before setting up a debit transaction so your payment will not be rejected by the bank. See our debit block information.

Confirmation

Print a copy for your records, it serves as proof you filed on time for the period.

Late filing

Quarterly and monthly filers may only Web file a return for the current period and the most recent period. You must file paper returns for all other previous periods. The minimum penalty for late filing is $50. Use our penalty and interest calculator to help figure what you owe.

Final return

You can Web file a "final" sales tax return. On the Questionnaire page, answer yes to the question, "Is this a final return?" and proceed with the Web file process. Once your return is submitted, complete the back of your Sales Tax Certificate of Authority and mail it to:

NYS TAX DEPARTMENT
SALES TAX REGISTRATION UNIT
W A HARRIMAN CAMPUS
ALBANY NY 12227

When we receive the return and the certificate we'll deactivate your Sales Tax account, though you'll still have access to all other Online Services.

For more information

View demos and videos for sales tax. You'll be able to select a step by step, how-to of the process or a video program that offers additional helpful tips.

Find Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in the Businesses Answer Center.