Assistance for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech disabilities
The Tax Department offers direct telephone assistance to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or who have speech disabilities. Choose the technology that works best for you. Whether you use your desktop, laptop, mobile device, TTY or TTD equipment, or reach out to us by telephone, we're here to help!
If you use TTY equipment
If you can't find what you're looking for on our website and prefer to speak with a representative, contact us through the New York Relay Service. We'd be glad to assist you!
Dial 7-1-1 for the New York Relay Service.
If you use VCO or HCO services
Get access to voice carry-over (VCO) and hearing carry-over (HCO) operators at the New York State Relay Service. Give the operator the telephone number that pertains to your specific tax matter.
Dial 7-1-1 for the New York Relay Service.
If you use Internet relay services
Internet relay allows you to communicate with the Tax Department through an Internet connection and desktop computer or laptop. When you make your call, simply enter the telephone number that pertains to your specific tax matter.
Make an IP relay call.
Visit IP Relay
If you use mobile relay services
You can use mobile applications to contact the Tax Department through the New York Relay Service—for free. Simply enter the telephone number that pertains to your specific tax matter. You'll type what you want to say to our tax representative and the operator will relay the message back to us.
Available on Android-powered devices running 2.2 or higher and iOS 4.3 or higher for iPhones.
Use your mobile device for relay services.
See Mobile IP App.
What to do before you call
Before you call, we encourage you to explore our website for easy access to our popular online resources and services. You can also search our Answer Center for information about your tax matter.
Resources
The Tax Department strives to provide appropriate utilities and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities. For more information and related topics, see:
