Pay current year income tax

If the Tax Department sent you a notice and you want to pay it, see Pay a bill (assessment). Do not pay a bill from this page.

Filed your income tax return but didn't pay the balance due? You can use any of the options below to make a payment. Both options apply to e-filers and paper filers.

Pay directly from your bank account

You may use an Online Services account to:

  • authorize a direct debit
  • schedule your payment in advance (optional)
  • receive instant confirmation

See Make a personal income tax return payment online

Free

 

Having your routing and account numbers on hand

 Credit card                            

 You'll be directed to a third-party Web site which will charge a convenience fee.

Visa cardMastercardDiscover cardAmerican Express card

 Check or money order         

                                             









 To mail your income tax payment:

  • Make your check or money order payable to New York State Income Tax
  • Write your social security number and 2012 Income Tax on your payment
  • Attach payment to Form IT-201-V, Payment Voucher for Income Tax Returns     
  • Mail to:
       NYS PERSONAL INCOME TAX
       PROCESSING CENTER
       PO BOX 4124
       BINGHAMTON NY 13902-4124

Don't include a copy of your return or send cash.

 See late filing/late payment for info on penalties and interest.

Updated: April 01, 2013