Recent News from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

Joint Statement From NYS Department of Taxation and Finance and Office of NYS Inspector General

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:26:15 -0000

The story that appeared this morning in the Albany Times Union was misleading and inaccurate. The Department of Taxation and Finance's Office of the Deputy Tax Inspector General previously reported directly to the State Inspector General, but was ...

Free Income Tax Assistance, Valuable Tax Credits, Available to Low-Income Workers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:16:10 -0000

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) today announced that eligible low-income New Yorkers can take advantage of free income tax preparation and e-fi...

New York State Tax Department Launches Free Webinars for Tax Professionals

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:22:15 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is offering a series of free webinars aimed at helping tax professionals create and manage online services accounts.

Westchester Tax Preparer Charged With Nine Felonies

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:42:53 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today that a Westchester County tax preparer has been charged with nine felonies and a misdemeanor.

Rochester Used Car Dealer Jailed For Sales Tax Larcency

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:22:54 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today the sentencing of a Rochester used car dealer for his October 6, 2011 guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree.

Putnam County Businessman Jailed For Tax Theft

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:22:28 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that William Dring, the owner of two masonry supply yards, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million dollars in sales tax.

New York State Tax Department Introduces Prepaid Card Option for Personal Income Tax Returns

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:12:45 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced a new option taxpayers can choose to receive their State income tax refunds. Beginning next year, a prepaid card will be available as an alternative to paper checks.

New York State Tax Department Confirms Unstamped Cigarettes Subject To Seizure

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:51:28 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance confirms that, consistent with state law, any unstamped cigarettes are subject to seizure, regardless of the origin or destination of the cigarettes.

New York State Tax Department Announces Extended Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Due To Snowstorm

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:45:01 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced the extension of certain tax filing and payment deadlines for affected taxpayers, tax preparers and relief workers in counties that were declared disaster emergencies by Governor Andr...

Bronx County Cigar Shop Owner Faces Felony Tax Charges

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:48:44 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today that the owner of a Bronx cigar shop was arrested on October 25, 2011 on felony charges for failing to remit more than one million dollars in sales and tobacco products taxes, a...

Endicott Resident Charged With Grand Larceny, Filing False Returns

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:47:07 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced that an Endicott, New York resident who operates a used car dealership was arrested today, charged with filing false tax returns and failing to pay sales tax due the State.

Westchester County Business Owner Faces Felony Tax Charges

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:29:26 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today that the owner of an Elmsford restaurant was arrested on felony charges for failing to turn over $260,000 in state and city sales taxes, and for failing to report more than $3 m...

New York Tax Department Announces Record Number of Businesses Using Online Services

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:23:43 -0000

The New York Department of Taxation and Finance announced today that a record number of businesses have moved to the Web for all aspects of filing state taxes. By creating online service accounts, these users drove the Tax Department past a miles...

New York State Tax Department Named Top Government Innovator

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:23:43 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance was recently awarded top honors for its innovative use of efficiency-boosting technology that has enhanced the collection of taxes.

Orange County Woman Pleads Guilty To Felony Tax Charge

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:58:58 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today that Lynn Bijeaux of 18 Miller Heights Road, Middletown, New York pleaded guilty to Criminal Tax Fraud in the Fourth Degree and Welfare Fraud in the Fourth Degree, both class E ...

New York State Tax Department Implements New Hardship Eligibility For Settlement Program

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:26:03 -0000

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today new reform measures that will improve tax administration on behalf of taxpayers statewide. New eligibility consideration for severe economic hardship will allow the Department ...

Cortland County and New York State Launch Pilot Project to Cut Costs and Modernize Filing Process

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:31:05 -0000

Cortland County and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today a new pilot project to benefit those who buy property in the county.

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Announces Extended Tax Filing and Payment Deadline

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:34:48 -0000

Onondaga County and New York State Launch Pilot Project to Cut Costs and Modernize Filing Process

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:11:02 -0000

Onondaga County and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today a new pilot project to benefit those who buy property in the county.

Tompkins County and New York State Launch Pilot Project to Cut Costs and Modernize Filing Process

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:45:21 -0000

Tompkins County and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance announced today a new pilot project to benefit those who buy real estate in the county.

Bronx Liquor Store Owner Charged With Felony Tax Charges

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:14:48 -0000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox announced today that the owner of a Bronx liquor store was arrested August 25 on multiple felony charges for failing to turn over more than $195,000 in New York State ...

Bronx County Business Owner Faces Felony Tax Charges

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:40:43 -0000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox announced today that the owner of a Bronx truck rental company was arrested July 6 on felony charges for failing to turn over $400,000 in state and city sales taxes, a...

Orange County Man Faces Jail For Failure To Obey Subpoena In Tax Case

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:35:01 -0000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox announced today that Albert Devarti, of Greenwood Lake in the Town of Warwick, pleaded guilty June 14 to the crime of failing to obey a subpoena. The subpoena had been...

Auctioneer's Company Pleads Guilty to Under Reporting over $164,000 in Sales Tax

Fri, 27 May 2011 21:44:07 -0000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox announced that Pneuco, Inc., formerly Cash Realty of NY, Inc., a corporation owned by R. Cash Cunningham, pled guilty today to Offering a False Instrument for Filing i...

Bronx County CPA Pleads Guilty In Undercover Sting

Fri, 27 May 2011 21:07:38 -0000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox announced today that a New York State certified public accountant practicing in Bronx County who was caught in an undercover tax sting pled guilty recently to a felony...

Tax Department Wins Distinguished Award For Business Process Management Expertise

Wed, 25 May 2011 21:21:31 -0000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox announced today that the Department recently won the Gartner Business Process Management Excellence Award for "clearly demonstrated excellence" in business process man...

Advanced IBM Technology Yields New Cost-Savings For Taxpayers

Tue, 24 May 2011 00:17:53 -0000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox today announced that the Department has exceeded cost and efficiency projections for the 2010 tax season related to the use of advanced analytics technology and busine...

Bronx County Restaurateur Faces Felony Tax Charges

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:01:40 -0000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox announced that the owner of a popular Bronx restaurant was arrested today on felony charges for failing to turn over more than one half million dollars in New York Sta...

Tax Department Streamlines Tax Bills To Realize Cost Savings

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:02:30 -0000

New York State Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Thomas H. Mattox today announced that the Department has begun issuing simplified, shorter versions of its personal income tax bills as part of a new initiative to modernize the way the Departmen...

Tax Department Provides New Sales Tax Guidance To Restaurants, Taverns And Food And Beverage Retailers

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:03:03 -0000

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Commissioner Thomas H. Mattox today announced the publication of 11 sales tax bulletins designed to provide additional guidance to sellers of food and beverage products and operators of restaurants...