Department of Taxation and Finance
School is right around the corner. Are you ready?
School and college expenses can add up fast, but we can help with that. If you're a student or parent who is still completing your back-to-school shopping, the following items on your shopping list may be exempt from New York State sales tax:
- clothing sold for less than $110 per item
- footwear sold for less than $110 per pair
- textbooks purchased by college students
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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.
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!
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.
Respond to a department notice
If you receive a bill or notice, respond online. It's the easiest, fastest way. We'll walk you through the process.
Note: If your refund status says we sent you a letter requesting additional information, see Respond to a letter for more information and to review our checklists of acceptable proof.
Quick Pay—no Online Services account required!
You or your business can use Quick Pay to make a payment toward a bill, notice, or installment payment agreement (IPA) for free directly from your bank account.
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.
What's New
Tobacco products tax extended to alternative nicotine products: floor tax due September 21, 2026
Effective September 1, 2026, the New York State tobacco products tax is extended to alternative nicotine products. The tax is imposed at the rate of 75% of the wholesale price of the product.
STAR credits are on the way!
The STAR program offers property tax relief to eligible New York State homeowners.
See when we'll issue STAR credit checks and direct deposits for your area.
Want to receive your STAR credit sooner?
If you’re a STAR credit recipient, you may now have your STAR credit deposited directly into your bank account, rather than receive a check.
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Did you receive mail from us?
We've created a resource center to make it easier for you to identify and respond to Tax Department mail.
Learn what we're mailing this month, what kinds of letters we send, how to respond, and more!
Missed a due date?
If you haven't filed and paid your tax, use our penalty and interest calculator to calculate your late filing and late payment penalties and interest.
Note: Only use this calculator if you're sending your late return and late payment together.
Do you make estimated tax payments?
Our estimated tax resource center simplifies estimated tax, with information about who must pay and tools to assist you.
If you're self employed, check out our Self-employment resource center too!