Department of Taxation and Finance
STAR credits are on the way!
The STAR program offers property tax relief to eligible New York State homeowners. Are you expecting a STAR credit check or direct deposit from New York State? To find out when we'll issue checks and direct deposits for your area, use our STAR Credit Delivery Schedule lookup:
Note: If you receive the STAR exemption on your school property tax bill, you won’t receive a STAR check or direct deposit. If you’re not sure whether you’re receiving the STAR exemption or credit, see our question and answer on the topic.
Are you a homeowner who isn't receiving a STAR credit or STAR exemption? Register for the STAR credit. If you have questions, review our frequently asked questions.
For the latest on property tax and news for homeowners, subscribe to Tax Tips for Property Owners.
Popular Services
Featured Resources
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.
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.
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.
Benefit from good recordkeeping
Whether you’ve already filed or are keeping track of documentation for next year, our recordkeeping pages are a great resource.
Good records help you determine which credits and deductions you qualify for, and serve as documentation if we need to verify information on your return.
What's New
Metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax (MCTMT) changes
The department has issued updated webpages regarding recent legislative changes to the MCTMT imposed on certain employers engaging in business within the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD). The changes include revised MCTMT rates and special rules for local government employers.
Inflation refund checks
Have you heard about the inflation refund check? This one-time check provides relief to New Yorkers who have paid increased sales taxes due to inflation.
Learn whether you qualify for a check and how much relief you can expect to receive:
Learn about inflation refund checks
To stay up to date on news about the inflation refund check, subscribe to Inflation refund check emails.
Featured in July
NYS-45 Upload for payroll service providers: frequently asked questions (FAQs)
We’ve updated our website and other content for payroll service providers. Check out our FAQs for answers to common questions about filing with NYS-45 Upload.
Changes to the process for filing tax warrants and related documents
With the recent passage of the 2025–2026 New York State Budget, the process governing the filing of tax warrants has changed.
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!
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.