New York Tax Department Announcements and Enforcement Actions
Summary
The New York State Tax Department has issued several press releases and announcements regarding tax refunds, fraud recovery, and relief programs. Notable actions include securing over $6 million from Sotheby's for tax fraud and encouraging STAR credit recipients to enroll in direct deposit. The announcements cover various tax relief measures and fraud recovery efforts across the state.
What changed
This collection of announcements from the New York State Tax Department and Governor's office highlights various tax-related initiatives and enforcement actions throughout 2024. Key items include proposed inflation refunds, significant tax fraud recovery (e.g., $6 million from Sotheby's), and outreach for specific tax credits like the STAR program and Child Tax Credit. The announcements also touch upon efforts to combat illicit storefronts and provide direct financial assistance to low- and moderate-income families.
Regulated entities and consumers in New York should review these announcements to understand available tax relief programs, potential benefits, and the state's enforcement activities against tax fraud. While many announcements are informational, the enforcement actions underscore the importance of accurate tax reporting and compliance. Specific actions like enrolling in direct deposit for STAR credits require proactive steps from recipients. The broader theme is the state's active engagement in tax administration, relief distribution, and fraud recovery.
What to do next
- Review announcements for applicable tax relief programs and deadlines.
- Ensure accurate tax reporting to avoid penalties, especially in light of fraud recovery actions.
- Encourage eligible recipients of STAR credits and other benefits to enroll in direct deposit as promoted.
Penalties
Secured more than $6 million from Sotheby's for tax fraud.
Source document (simplified)
2024 Press Releases
December
November
- Governor Hochul Encourages New Yorkers to "Think Big, Shop Small!" During the Holiday Shopping Season
- Attorney General James and Acting DTF Commissioner Hiller Secure More Than $6 Million from Sotheby’s for Tax Fraud
October
September
- Governor Hochul Highlights $2.3 Billion in Tax Relief for Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers
- Governor Hochul Launches Unprecedented Outreach Effort to Register Survivors of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks for Federal Benefits
August
- NYS Tax Department Encourages STAR Credit Recipients in Broome County to Enroll in Direct Deposit
- NYS Tax Department Encourages STAR Credit Recipients in Chautauqua County to Enroll in Direct Deposit
- NYS Tax Department Encourages STAR Credit Recipients in Ontario County to Enroll in Direct Deposit
- NYS Tax Department Encourages STAR Credit Recipients in St. Lawrence County to Enroll in Direct Deposit
- NYS Tax Department Encourages STAR Credit Recipients in Wayne County to Enroll in Direct Deposit
- Governor Hochul Announces Checks are on the Way to New Yorkers Receiving Child Tax Credit Payments
July
- Governor Hochul Announces $350 Million in Direct Financial Assistance to Low- and Moderate-Income Families Across New York
- NYS Tax Department Encourages Capital Region STAR Credit Recipients to Enroll in Direct Deposit
- NYS Tax Department Encourages STAR Credit Recipients in Clinton County to Enroll in Direct Deposit
- NYS Tax Department Encourages STAR Credit Recipients in Columbia County to Enroll in Direct Deposit
- NYS Tax Department Encourages STAR Credit Recipients in Erie and Niagara Counties to Enroll in Direct Deposit
June
May
- Orange County DA David M. Hoovler Announces Tax Fraud Arrest of Harvard-Trained Dentist
- Received a Bill from the NYS Tax Department? Take Advantage of Convenient Payment Options
- New York State Tax Department Announces Direct Deposit Option for STAR Credit Recipients Statewide
- Did You Receive a Letter from the Tax Department? Don’t Ignore It
April
- Attorney General James and Acting Tax Commissioner Hiller Announce Arrest of Colonie Car Dealership Owner for Failing to Pay Over $160,000 in Taxes
- Today is Tax Day
- Take Advantage of Last-Minute Filing Resources Before Tax Day
- File Your Tax Return on Time - Even if You Can’t Pay What You Owe
- Los recursos en línea del Departamento de Impuestos ayudan a los contribuyentes a presentar declaraciones eficientes, seguras y gratuitas.
- One Week to File Your Tax Return! Online Resources Help Taxpayers File Efficient, Secure, and Free Returns
- Free File Your Income Tax Returns
- Reciba su reembolso de impuestos más rápido y verifique el estado de su reembolso en línea
March
- Receive Your Tax Refund Faster and Check Your Refund Status Online
- Rochester woman pleads guilty to defrauding the IRS and NYS Tax Department during COVID
- One Month Until Tax Day: File Your Tax Return Simply and Quickly
- Direct File pilot program opens to all eligible NY taxpayers
- Have you heard about the Direct File pilot program?
- NYS Tax Department Offers Free Tax Filing Help in Buffalo Area for Eligible Taxpayers
February
- Deadline to Upgrade to the Enhanced STAR Property Tax Exemption is March 1
- Protect Yourself from Bad Tax Preparers: Know Your Rights
January
- CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New York Taxpayers to Stay Vigilant Against Scammers During Tax Season
- Governor Hochul Launches First Phase of New Refundable Overtime Tax Credit Available for Farm Employers in 2024
- Income tax filing season is underway! Time to Free File
- Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation for Data Privacy Awareness Week in New York State
- Don’t Miss Valuable Tax Credits This Filing Season – National Earned Income Tax Credit Day Is January 26 Updated:
December 9, 2024
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