All businesses in the state of New York need to have some familiarity with NY local tax, NY state tax and other business taxes. New York's Department of Taxation and Finance helps business owners navigate the maze of New York state taxes by providing them with answers and various online tax services.

Through the website of the Department of Taxation and Finance, you can securely file New York state taxes, locate tax forms and manage your business taxes. When dealing with business taxes in the state of New York, be sure to:

1. Use the available online New York state and local tax resources.

2. Gather New York state business tax forms.

3. File many of your business taxes online.

4. Use online business tax tools.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find information on New York state taxes for businesses

If you need to obtain information about NY local tax, NY state tax and other taxes for your business, such as sales tax in New York, look to the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for a wealth of business tax resources. If your business is located in New York City, don't forget to obtain information about the New York City local tax as well.

I recommend: Use the Business Taxpayer Answer Center to find answers to many questions about business taxes in New York including information on New York City local tax. View the online information about the sales and use tax in New York. Obtain information about withholding tax online. Get information about the corporate tax.

Locate the appropriate New York state tax forms for your business

If you need to locate copies of forms for New York state and local taxes for your business, you can do so quickly, easily and securely through the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. You can search for and download tax forms from the Internet, or you can request tax forms in other ways.

I recommend: Locate New York state tax forms by tax type, including New York state income tax forms and New York state sales tax forms. Search for tax forms for your business by tax form number. Find out other ways to obtain tax forms including requesting forms by phone, by mail or by using the fax on demand ordering system.

Use business e-file to file taxes for your business online

In the state of New York, you can file many of the New York state taxes for your business online. To do this, you must use tax preparation software tested by the state of New York and approved for use with electronic filing. Find a listing of such software providers online on the website for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance.

I recommend: View the tax forms and publications relating to corporate e-file. Locate an approved e-file software developer to file your business taxes online.

Take advantage of the online tax tools for businesses from the New York State Department of Taxation

Businesses in the state of New York have many online tax tools at their disposal. You can sign up for access to the Online Tax Center to view or pay taxes online, change the address or phone number of your business, report wages and file a no tax due sales tax return. You can also register for the PrompTax Program where you can schedule tax payments, review tax payment history and complete other tax related tasks.

I recommend: Register to access the Online Tax Center for businesses. Enroll in the online PrompTax Program.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  View the online tax calendar for important dates relating to corporate tax, sales tax and New York state income tax.
• •  Consider signing up for the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance's subscription service to have important tax information sent directly to your email inbox.