taxes

The NY State Department of Taxation is urging people and families to look into the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Empire State Child Credit, which has increased. Both apply to income tax returns.

The measure approved by legislators essentially adopts a state law requiring the county to tax rooms or homes rented through VRBO or Airbnb.

Five Central New York school districts passed revised budgets Tuesday after initial proposals were rejected last month.

The New York State Tax Department is reminding taxpayers to carefully read and respond to letters requesting additional information.

State tax revenue for the 2024-25 fiscal year came in well above projections, but Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of economic uncertainty ahead.

One week left to file taxes—New York offers free online help

Common scams include fraudulent debt collection, false refund claims, and deceptive tax preparation services.

The 2% hotel tax would add about $3 to the cost of a $150 room and is expected to raise about $1.5 million per year.

New York lawmakers push to remove the $10,000 SALT cap, citing economic relief for property owners and criticism of its reduction under President Trump.

An estimated 20 percent of area households that would qualify for the EITC don't claim it on their taxes.