Register for taxicab and hail vehicle trip tax

You must register as a taxicab and hail vehicle trip tax filer with the Tax Department before you can Web File and pay your trip tax.

To register, call us at 518-457-5735. Free interpretation services are available to you.

What to have when you call
If you are:	have the following information when you call:
an agent	your federal EIN or New York State tax ID (if you have one), your business name, and your agent ID number (for example, A1234).
a medallion owner	your federal EIN or New York State tax ID (if you have one), your business name, your medallion number, the date your medallion was purchased or transferred, and your agent's name and agent ID number (if you have one).
a hail base station	your federal EIN or New York State taxpayer ID (if you have one), the hail base station name, the base station ID/B number (for example, B12345), the hail license numbers you file for, and the date that each hail license number became affiliated with the base station.

Note: If you are a hail vehicle owner, you do not have to register with the Tax Department as a taxicab and hail vehicle trip tax filer.

After you register

Once you register with the Tax Department, you can file your trip tax return through Taxicab Web File. Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind before you get started:

If you have multiple medallions, verify you pay for the correct one. Review your report provided by your taximeter provider.
Print your filing confirmation for your records. We will also email confirmation directly to your Online Services account.
Pay on time to avoid penalty and interest (or possible disciplinary action by TLC).

Updated: March 19, 2019