The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has compiled its 2022 press releases, providing a retrospective overview of key tax-related activities. The releases cover a range of topics including significant tax relief measures, such as the $475 million in relief for low-income New Yorkers and a gas and diesel tax holiday. Enforcement actions are also detailed, with multiple instances of arrests and legal proceedings against individuals and businesses for tax evasion, fraud, and illegal sales of untaxed goods like tobacco and cannabis. Additionally, the department offered guidance through filing tips and information on free tax assistance programs.

Compliance officers should review these press releases to understand the types of enforcement actions taken by the New York DOR in 2022, which may indicate areas of heightened scrutiny. The variety of cases, from Ponzi schemes and sales tax fraud to untaxed tobacco and cannabis, highlights the broad scope of tax evasion activities targeted. While this document is a compilation of past notices and does not impose new obligations, it serves as a valuable resource for identifying potential compliance risks and understanding the department's enforcement priorities. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties are detailed within this compilation itself, as it summarizes previously issued information.