NYS Online Tax Payments: A Step-by-Step Guide

Making online tax payments in New York State is a convenient and efficient way to stay on top of your financial obligations.

To get started, you'll need to have your tax bill or notice handy, as you'll need to enter the required information to proceed with payment.

You can pay your taxes online through the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance website, which is available 24/7.

The website is secure and uses encryption to protect your personal and financial information.

You can make online payments, view, and print tax bills, but keep in mind that online payments may not be reflected for up to five business days.

To make an online payment, you can use a credit card, but be aware that there's a $.25 cent fee plus 1.95% of the total payment. Alternatively, you can make a payment directly from your checking account for a $.50 cent fee.

For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, you can print vouchers and mail a check or money order. Or, you can pay online at the specified website.

If you're using TurboTax, you can schedule direct debits for your estimated state tax payments, but you'll need to contact the New York Department of Taxation and Finance to change any payment dates or amounts.

To make a payment through TurboTax, you'll need to opt out of automatic debit and pay online or mail in your vouchers.

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You can quickly and easily find options to pay a bill, personal income tax owed with your return, or estimated tax with the NYS Tax Department's payment resource center.

The payment resource center allows you to find options to pay a bill, personal income tax owed with your return, or estimated tax.

To pay a bill or personal income tax owed, you can use your bank's routing and account numbers, or you can use a credit or debit card.

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We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express, but be aware that the card service provider we use charges a convenience fee of 2.25% for each card payment.

To learn more about the fee and to read our disclaimer, see Credit and debit card payment information.

It's in your best interest to pay all tax bills in full by the due date to avoid penalty and interest.

If you can't pay in full by your due date, help is available. You can request an installment payment agreement (IPA) to make monthly payments toward your unpaid balance.

Here are your payment options: