Department of Taxation and Finance
We're mailing STAR credit checks!
Are you expecting a STAR credit check from New York State? To find out when we'll issue checks 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. 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.

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.
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.
Pay with Quick Pay (for individuals only)
Need to make a payment toward a bill, notice, or installment payment agreement (IPA)? Use Quick Pay to pay directly from your bank account. There's no fee and you don't need an Online Services 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
Tips to avoid filing errors: pass-through entity tax (PTET)
We created a new page with filing tips to help you successfully Web File your annual PTET return.
Cigarette tax floor tax returns due by November 20, 2023
The New York State excise tax increased on September 1, 2023. If you are a retail dealer, wholesale dealer, or cigarette stamping agent and owe the cigarette floor tax, you must file a return and pay the tax due by November 20, 2023.
For more information and instructions, see Cigarette and tobacco products tax.
Corporate Tax Reform regulations proposed
The Tax Department has formally proposed the regulations relating to corporate tax reform.
Featured in November
Tax preparer and facilitator registration
The 2024 Tax Preparer and Facilitator Registration application is now available.
Tax preparers and facilitators can register for the first time or renew their registration now using the Tax Department’s online application.
International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) renewal
If you're a motor carrier, renew your credentials and pay your renewal fees online with One Stop Credentialing and Registration (OSCAR).
Submit your renewal application by December 31, 2023, to avoid delays.
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.
Review FAQs about filing requirements, residency, and telecommuting
This page summarizes current New York state law and guidance relating to frequently asked questions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Explore our Financial Education Program
The Financial Education Program is a series of short modules and videos designed to take you through the benefits available to you and the responsibilities you have as a New York State taxpayer. You can start anywhere in the series or review all the modules. This is for you—let us know what you think!