New York State is offering tips for keeping your information safe when filing your taxes online. Online activity generates immense trails of data. Websites, apps, and services collect information on behaviors, interests, and purchases as well as … [Read more...]
Veterans, Employers Can Take Advantage of Incentives in NYS
New York State offers veterans and employers various tax credits, exemptions, and incentives. The Hire-a-Veteran Tax Credit, which is administered through the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, can be worth up to $20,000 for … [Read more...]
NYS Sending $475 Million in Tax Relief Checks to Families, Low-Income Individuals
New York State is sending out $475 million in tax relief for families and low-income individuals. The New York Department of Taxation and Finance will soon begin sending direct financial assistance to 1.75 million New Yorkers who received the … [Read more...]
Deadline for Seniors to Apply for Enhanced STAR Exemption March 1
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is reminding seniors that the deadline to apply for the Enhanced STAR property tax exemption is March 1. To be eligible for the 2022 Enhanced STAR property tax exemption, seniors must: - … [Read more...]
NYS Has Begun Accepting Income Tax Returns
New York State has begun accepting income tax returns. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance states if your 2021 income is $73,000 or less, you can file both your federal and New York State returns at no cost through the Tax … [Read more...]
Goodell Introduces Voter Registration Legislation
ALBANY - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott) recently introduced legislation that would make it easier for taxpayers to register to vote. The legislation would allow taxpayers to register to vote when they file their State income tax returns, … [Read more...]
State Senator Proposes Fund to Help Survivors of Child Sex Crimes Pursue Legal Action Against Abusers
ALBANY - State lawmakers are proposing legislation to create a state-operated private fund to help survivors of child sex crimes pursue civil cases against their alleged abusers. According to the Albany Times Union, the legislation is being … [Read more...]
City Man Charged for Selling $10,000 Worth of Untaxed Cigarettes
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested for allegedly selling a large number of untaxed tobacco products from his Crescent Street business. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance says 55 year-old Jack Kincaid was arrested last … [Read more...]
