Department of Taxation and Finance
Piggy bank feeling a little light?
Consider a temporary position with the Tax Department! We're filling temporary Tax Information Aide positions at our Albany County locations to assist us with the upcoming personal income tax season.
These are temporary, entry-level positions with no long-term commitment. You do not need tax knowledge, a college degree, or to take a civil service exam to qualify. We'll provide on-the-job training to ensure you're successful.
For more information about these positions, or to view other job postings, see Employment opportunities: Current openings.
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
Businesses can now use Quick Pay
Need to make a payment toward a bill, notice, or installment payment agreement (IPA)? Whether you're an individual or a business, you can use Quick Pay to make payments. There's no fee and you don't need an Online Services account.
Highway Use Tax (HUT) renewal period is now open
You must obtain a new certificate of registration and decal for each vehicle. The 24th series HUT and Automotive Fuel Carrier Certificates of Registration and decals will expire on December 31, 2024.
Changes effective March 2025 to withholding tax and wage reporting
To improve your filing experience, reduce errors, and increase compliance with employer reporting of each employee’s information, the Tax Department is streamlining withholding tax and wage reporting forms and Web File applications.
Featured in December
Tax preparer and facilitator registration
The 2025 tax preparer 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.
Do you make estimated tax payments?
Our estimated tax resource center simplifies estimated tax, with information about who must pay and tools to assist you.
If you're self employed, check out our Self-employment resource center too!
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!
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.
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.