The New York City mortgage recording tax (MRT) is an excise tax imposed on the recording of a
mortgage on real property located in New York City, and is payable when the mortgage is recorded at
the City Register’s Office or, for properties located in Staten Island, Richmond County
The Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT) is imposed on the consideration for the following conveyances
or transfers where the consideration exceeds $25,000:
With the citywide elections on the horizon, including a ballot initiative for a statewide Constitutional Convention, it is imperative that every eligible New Yorker make their voice heard in 2017.
On or before May 1 of each year, The Department of Finance is required to submit an annual report to the New York City Council no later than May 1 detailing the activities of OTA during the preceding year
This report presents statistical information for tax year 2012 for the three New York City
business income taxes: the Banking Corporation Tax (BCT), the General Corporation Tax
(GCT), and the Unincorporated Business Tax (UBT).
Since the average tax rate remained at $12.283 per $100 of assessed value, the increase in
taxable BAV resulted in $1,553.5 million in additional property tax levy for FY 2016.
The sale of tax liens is an enforcement mechanism used in cities throughout the
country. The New York City Tax Lien Sale program (the Program) originated in 1996
with the intent of improving real property tax compliance, and as a last-resort
enforcement and collection mechanism
In compliance with Local Law 84 of
2009. Since 2009, DCAS has coordinated with City agencies to benchmark nearly 3,000
buildings including libraries, police stations, firehouses, schools, colleges, courthouses,
hospitals, community centers and government offices.