Petroleum business tax memos (TSB-M)
A TSB-M is an informational statement of changes to the law, regulations, or Department policies.  It is accurate on the date issued.  Subsequent changes in the law or regulations, judicial decisions, Tax Appeals Tribunal decisions, or changes in Department policies could affect the validity of the information presented in a TSB-M.

Number

Title

   

2013
 

TSB-M-13(3)M
 

Petroleum Business Tax Reimbursements for Voluntary Ambulance Services, Volunteer Fire Companies, Volunteer Fire Departments, and Volunteer Rescue SquadsNew Posting
 

TSB-M-13(1)M, (1)S
 

Liquefied Natural Gas Treated the Same As Compressed Natural Gas
 

2012
 

TSB-M-12(6)M
 

Passing Through the Petroleum Business Tax When Tax Rates Change
 

TSB-M-12(2)M, (6)S
 

Technical Amendments Related to Diesel Motor Fuel
 

2011
 

TSB-M-11(12)M, (18)S
 

Exemptions and Refunds Related to Sales and Uses of Kerosene
 

TSB-M-11(10)C, (10)I, (11)M, (3)MCTMT, (4)R, (15)S
 

20-Year Statute of Limitations to Collect Tax Liabilities
 

TSB-M-11(9)C, (9)I, (10)M, (2)MCTMT, (2)R, (14)S
 

Changes to the Offer In Compromise Program
 

TSB-M-11(8)C, (8)I, (7)M, (1)MCTMT, (1)R, (12)S
 

The Marriage Equality Act
 

TSB-M-11(6)M, (11)S
 

Changes in the Taxation and Classification of Diesel Motor Fuel Beginning September 1, 2011
 

TSB-M-11(5)M, (8)S
 
Amendments to Articles 12-A, 13-A, and 28 of the Tax Law to Modify Certain Definitions and to Extend Exemptions for Alternative Fuels
 
TSB-M-11(2)M, (2)S
 
Treatment of Ultra-Low Sulfur Kerosene under Articles 12-A, 13-A, and 28 of the Tax Law
 

2010
 

TSB-M-10(13)M, (17)S
 
Update on the Treatment of Nonroad, Locomotive and Marine Diesel Fuel Under Articles 12-A, 13-A, and 28 of the Tax Law
 
TSB-M-10(3)C, (6)I, (8)M, (2)MCTMT, (3)R, (9)S
 
Enrolled Agents Excluded from the Definition of Tax Return Preparer for the Tax Preparer Registration Program
 

2009
 

 
TSB-M-09(14)C, (16)I, (13)M, (5)MCTMT, (11)R, (21)S
 
Amendment to the Definition of Tax Return Preparer for the Tax Preparer Registration Program
TSB-M-09(13)C, (14)I, (12)M, (10)R, (20)S
 
Penalty and Interest Discount Program (PAID)
 
TSB-M-09(12)C, (12)I, (11)M, (4)MCTMT, (8)R, (17)S
 
Amendments That Encourage Compliance with the Tax Law and Enhance the Tax Department's Enforcement Ability
 
TSB-M-09(11)C, (9)I, (10)M, (3)MCTMT, (4)R, (15)S
 
Tax Preparer Registration Program
 
TSB-M-09(6)I, (6)C, (5)M, (1)R, (5)S
 
Voluntary Disclosure and Compliance Program Legislative Change Regarding the Disclosure of Information
 

2008
 

 
TSB-M-08(12)S, (9)M Refunds or Credits Allowed to Credit Card Issuers or Fuel Distributors on Credit Card Purchases of Motor Fuel by Exempt Government Entities
 
TSB-M-08(6)I, (11)C, (6)M, (4)R, (10)S
 
Voluntary Disclosure and Compliance Program
TSB-M-08(10)C, (5)I, (5)M, (3)R, (8)S
 
Changes in Procedures for Obtaining Guidance from the Tax Department
TSB-M-08(4)M, (7)S Clarification of Nonroad, Locomotive & Marine Diesel Fuel under Articles 12-A, 13-A, and 28 of the Tax Law
 
   

2007
 

 
TSB-M-07(2)M, (4)S Treatment of Nonroad, Locomotive & Marine Diesel Fuel under Articles 12-A, 13-A, and 28 of the Tax Law
 

2006
 

 
TSB-M-06(14)S, (7)C, (9)I, (6)M, (4)R Department to Issue NYT-Gs (New York Tax Guidances)   
 
TSB-M-06(5)M, (13)S Tax Law Amendments Related to Sales of Dyed Diesel Motor Fuel
 
TSB-M-06(4)M IFTA Reporting Requirements for the Consumption of B20 in New York State
 
TSB-M-06(3)M Refund Period Extended to Three Years for Taxes on Motor Fuel and Diesel Motor Fuel and Petroleum Business Tax (Articles 12-A and 13-A)
 
TSB-M-06(2.1)M Additional Information Regarding B20 Fuel Under the Excise Tax and Petroleum Business Tax (Articles 12-A and 13-A)
 
TSB-M-06(2)M Excise Tax and Petroleum Business Tax Exemptions for Certain Alternative Fuels Beginning September 1, 2006
 

2005
 

 
TSB-M-05(6)S,(3)M Purchases by New York Governmental Entities Through Properly Appointed Agents
 
TSB-M-05(2)M Petroleum Business Tax Exemption for Aircraft Operators Servicing Four or More Cities Within New York State
 
TSB-M-05(1)C,(1)I,(1)S,(1)M Alternative Methods of Signing for Tax Return Preparers
 

2004
 

 
TSB-M-04(5)M, (10)R Additional 2004 Legislative Changes Relating to the Miscellaneous Taxes
 
TSB-M-04(3)M Reduction of Petroleum Business Tax for Airport Operators
 

2003
 

 
TSB-M-03(7)M, (8)S Important Notice - Taxability of Ethanol (Articles 12-A, 13-A, 28, and 29)
 
TSB-M-03(6)C, (7)I, (7)S, (6)M, (6)R Legislative Amendment Relating to the Abatement of Interest Attributable to Misappropriated Payments
 
TSB-M-03(4)M Fixed Minimum Removed on Interest Rate for Overpayments Miscellaneous Taxes Effective October 1, 2003
 

2002
 

 
TSB-M-02(7)C, (9)S, 7(M) (3)R
 
Nonprofit Property/Casualty Insurance Companies
TSB-M-02(11)I, (10)S, (8)C, (8)M, (4)R Tax Amnesty for Certain Taxes (Articles 9, 9-A, 12-A, 13, 13-A, 16,16-A,18-A, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 26-A, 26-B, 28, 28-A, 29, 30, 30-A, 30-B, 31-B, and 33-A)
 
TSB-M-02(6)M Change in  Interest Rates on Underpayments of Miscellaneous Taxes
 
TSB-M-02(4)M Reduced Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) Rates for Nonresidential Heating
 
TSB-M-02(1)I, (1)C, (1)S, (1)M
 
Summary of Legislative Changes Enacted in 2001

2001
 

 
TSB-M-01(5)M Clarification of Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) Rates on Diesel Motor Fuel and Residual Petroleum Product
 
TSB-M-01(3)M Reduced Petroleum Business Tax (PBT) Rates for Nonresidential Heating and PBT Reimbursement for Mining and Extracting
 
TSB-M-01(1)M Elimination of the Article 13-A Minimum Tax (Petroleum Business Tax)
 

2000
 

 
TSB-M-00(5)M Petroleum Business Tax Reimbursement/Exemption for Passenger Commuter Ferries
 

1997
 

 
TSB-M-97(10)M 1998 Petroleum Business Tax (Article 13-A) Changes
 
TSB-M-97(10)C, (5)I, (9)M, (3)R, (13)S
 
Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 1997
TSB-M-97(7)C, (2)I, (7)M, (2)R, (10)S Designated Delivery Services To Mail Tax Returns, Payments, and Other Documents to the NYS Tax Department
 

1996
 

 
TSB-M-96(14)M 1996 Tax Law Changes Affecting Aviation Gasoline and Kero-Jet Fuel
 
TSB-M-96(13)M Diesel Motor Fuel Used as Railroad Diesel
 
TSB-M-96(2)I, (4)C, (12)M, (9)S
 
Important Notice: New York State Tax Amnesty
TSB-M-96(1)M, (1)S Expedited Refunds/Reimbursements for Tax-Free Sales to Governmental Entities
 

1995
 

 
TSB-M-95(14)S, (18)M Clarification of Requirements for Refund/Credit of Taxes on Automotive Fuel Exports
 
TSB-M-95(17)M Important Notice Regarding Exempt Organizations
 
TSB-M-95(13)M Sales of Heating Oil to Exempt Organizations
 
TSB-M-95(12)M Tax Law Changes Affecting Aviation Gasoline and Kero-Jet Fuel
 
TSB-M-95(4)M Residential Heating Defined for Purposes of Article 13-A
 

1994
 

 
TSB-M-94(6)I, (8)C, (7)M, (7)S, (6)R Important Notice: New York Tax Status of Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships
 
TSB-M-94(6)C, (4)I, (6)M, (6)S
 
Important Notice: Limited Tax Amnesty Program
TSB-M-94(5)M Article 13-A Changes Effective September 1, 1994
 
TSB-M-94(4)M Reimbursement of Petroleum Business Tax for Omnibus Carriers or Nonpublic School Operators
 
TSB-M-94(3)M Important Notice: Petroleum Business Tax Rate Adjustments
 

1993
 

 
TSB-M-93(2)C, (2)I, (2)M, (2)R, (2)S
 
Chapter 770 of the Law of 1992 (Taxpayers' Bill of Rights)

1992
 

 
TSB-M-92(1)M, (6)S Taxability of Diesel Motor Fuel For Use in Concrete Mixer Trucks
 

1990
 

 
TSB-M-90(12)C, (7)M Article 13-A Tax on Petroleum Businesses
 
TSB-M-90(1)M 1989 Amendments to the Miscellaneous Tax Laws
 

1983
 

 
TSB-M-83(29)C, (5)E, (16)I, (9)M, (3)R, (25)S
 
1983 Legislation - Overlapping Regulations: State and Federal Compliance
TSB-M-83(23)C, (3)E, (14)I, 6)M, (1)R, (22)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
TSB-M-83(21)C, (3)G, (13)I, (5)M, (15)S 1983 Legislation - Daily Compounding of Interest And Determination of Date From Which Interest is Paid
 
TSB-M-83(8)C, (1)E, (4)I, (1)M, (1)S Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
 

1982
 

 
TSB-M-82(23)C, (1)E, (4)I, (10)M, (24)S
 
Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax

1981
 

 
TSB-M-81(10.1)C, (10.1)E, (10.1)I, (10.1)M, (10.1)S
 
1981 Legislation - Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
TSB-M-81(10)C, (10)E, (10)I, (10)M, (10)S 1981 Legislation - Interest Rates on Late Payments, Assessments and Refunds of Tax
 

1980
 

 
TSB-M-80(3)C, (3)I, (3)M, (3)S Advisory Opinions of the State Tax Commission
 

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Updated: May 17, 2013