Tax Professional Newsletter (07/20/2018)
In this issue:
- New online application for Sales Tax Certificate of Authority
- Employer Compensation Expense Program
- Manage estimated tax payments
- Make a payment for a client's return or bill
- Request an installment payment agreement
- Enhancements to creating a tax professional account
- Due date reminders for corporation tax filers
- Upcoming due dates
- Tax professional hot line
New online application for a Sales Tax Certificate of Authority
The Tax Department’s Certificate of Authority application has a new user interface that makes registering as a sales tax vendor easier for your client. Visit New York Business Express for the Application to Register for a Sales Tax Certificate of Authority and your client can log in with their NY.gov Business account.
The updated application is compatible with ALL internet browsers and is mobile device friendly. When your client applies, they will receive timely status update emails. Your client can use their online user dashboard to view the status of their application and get more information. For tips, see Register as a sales tax vendor.
Employer Compensation Expense Program
The Employer Compensation Expense Program (ECEP) established a new optional Employer Compensation Expense Tax (ECET) that employers can elect to pay if they have employees who earn over $40,000 annually in wages and compensation in New York State.
Manage Estimated Tax Payments
Make estimated tax payments
You can make estimated tax payments for your clients electronically using most tax preparation software and you can schedule payments in advance. When you include your client's bank account information, we will automatically deduct the payments on the date specified.
Cancel a scheduled estimated tax payment online
You can cancel an estimated tax payment online with a scheduled payment date at least one business day in the future using your Online Services account. To cancel the scheduled payment:
- Log into your Tax Professional Online Services account. (If you don't have a Tax Professional Online Services account, see Create account and review our account creation checklist for instructions).
- Select your client from Client Summary.
- Select Payments, bills and notices from the Client Services menu, then select View and cancel scheduled payments.
You can also cancel payments up to five business days prior to the scheduled payment date by phone at 518-485-7884.
Make a payment for a client’s return or bill
Make a payment for a client’s return or bill. Also, let your clients without Individual Online Services accounts know they can still pay their tax bills using our Quick Pay application (individuals only).
Request an installment payment agreement
If your client is unable to pay their tax bill in full, request an installment payment agreement. Select Payments, bills and notices from the Client Services menu. Note: Your client must have a valid bank account within the U.S.
Enhancements to creating a tax professional account
You can create a tax professional online account with your EFIN, New York State attorney registration number, or your New York State certified public accountant (CPA) license number. See our Account creation checklist for more information.
You can add clients to your account to immediately perform services and view notices on their behalf. See our Individual client checklist for information on how to add clients.
Due date reminders for corporation tax filers
If your client received a Notice of Mandatory First Installment (MFI) Due (CT-3356) and you would like more info regarding this notice, please see Form CT-300, Mandatory First Installment (MFI) of Estimated Tax for Corporations (for C corporations) or Form CT-400, Estimated Tax for Corporations (for S corporations) for further instructions on how to properly pay the MFI for corporations.
Upcoming due dates
- 7/20/18: Sales tax return due for monthly filers.
- 7/31/18: Employer’s quarterly combined withholding, wage reporting, and unemployment insurance return due; Employer’s quarterly MCTMT return due.
- 8/20/18: Sales tax return due for monthly filers.
Stay on top of due dates; bookmark our Tax Calendar for Corporation Tax, Personal Income Tax and Sales Tax, Withholding Tax, and Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT).
Contact us
Tax Practitioner Hotline: 518-457-5451