How To Start A Business

What You Need to Know About Taxes

Sales Tax
Businesses that buy merchandise and material for resale must apply for a resale certification to avoid paying sales tax on purchases from suppliers. In addition, a tax authorization must be obtained to collect sales tax from customers. For information on either, contact:

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
State Office Building
Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Call:1-800-225-5829
website:
http://www.tax.state.ny.us

State Taxes
Depending on the nature of a business, it may be required to pay various taxes to New York state. Some more common state taxes are business taxes for incorporated or unincorporated businesses, personal income taxes, lottery tax, truck mileage tax, gasoline or diesel fuel tax, and miscellaneous taxes. For further assistance on state tax guidelines, contact:

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
State Office Building
Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788
For information : 1-800-CALLTAX
For tax forms : 1-800-462-8100
In Suffolk County : (631) 952-6248
website
: http://www.tax.state.ny.us

Federal Taxes
All incorporated and unincorporated businesses must file federal tax returns. For further information and assistance, contact:

United States Internal Revenue Service
1180 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788
(631) 851-4726
website:
http://www.irs.treas.gov

Property Taxes
Property taxes apply only to businesses that own real property. Each town or village regulates its own assessments. For further information and assistance, contact the Town or Village Assessor in each individual town or village in which your business owns property. Click here for a list of Suffolk County towns and villages.
Tax Information for Businesses: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/index.html

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