Department of Taxation and Finance
STAR Credit Direct Deposit is available!
If you currently receive a School Tax Relief (STAR) credit, you can now enroll in direct deposit through our new Homeowner Benefit Portal. You'll receive your STAR credit quicker and eliminate the hassle of cashing a check.
To access the Homeowner Benefit Portal, you'll need an Individual Online Services account. For more information and instructions:
See STAR Credit Direct Deposit
Not receiving a STAR credit? Use the Homeowner Benefit Portal to register for the STAR credit!
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.
Watch demos and videos
Need help Web Filing your return? Looking for an overview of credits, e-filing, or contesting your property assessment? Check out our demos and videos. We may be able to walk you through the filing process with a video demonstration, or get you up to speed with our educational videos for income, property, and business taxes.
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
Updated estate tax forms
To improve user experience and reduce errors, we've redesigned and developed fill-in forms for our most frequently used estate tax forms.
Manufactured Home Parks Registration
Manufactured Home Parks Registration (MHPR) is coming soon.
Beginning June 1, 2024, register your manufactured home parks online. It’s fast, easy, and secure.
Featured in May
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.
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.