NYC DOF CONNECT

PARKING TICKET? NO PROBLEM

Our partnership with PayNearMe makes it easy and convenient for city residents to pay their parking tickets in cash. Just download the PayNearMe app, access the amount to be paid, and show your mobile device to a cashier at any 7-Eleven store or CVS Pharmacy. Your payment will be immediately processed and you'll get a receipt, just as you would for any other purchase at that location. It's quick, safe, and right in the palm of your hand. Payment history and receipts are stored in the app and you can set reminders for upcoming payments. For more information on this program, visit: www.nyc.gov/dofpaynearme

PROTECT YOUR HOME

Deed fraud may occur when a fraudulent deed or other document is recorded against your property. Deed fraud is a serious crime, and it can happen without your knowledge. Under a new law passed by the New York City Council, Local Law 249 of 2018, the Department of Finance will now notify City residents whenever a deed or mortgage-related document is recorded against their property.

To learn more about how DOF can help you protect your home against deed fraud, visit: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/taxes/deed-fraud.page

KEEP TRACK OF PROPERTY RELATED TAX INFO ONLINE

Beginning in August, new homeowners will receive Welcome Packets from the Department of Finance providing them with important property-related tax information. The Package will also detail how homeowners can save money through our exemption and abatement programs, as well as how to protect their properties from deed fraud. If you’ve received a package in the mail, please review it and set up a customer service account with us to better access this information and track your account activity. If you are not a new homeowner, but are interested in setting up account, please register here

AN INSIDER'S GUIDE TO NYC PROPERTY

The Department of Finance’s digital tax maps provide a current inventory of New York’s lot lines, block and lot numbers, street names, lot dimensions and property easements. We use tax maps to maintain an updated record of data about your property; you can use them to learn more about New York City real estate and better understand how we determine property values each year. You can navigate all five boroughs in 2D and 3D, including street and aerial views, with the ability to group properties by ZIP code, city council district, community district, and more. The maps are created and maintained by the NYC tax map office. Visit the digital tax map page to get started!

CASH BAIL MADE EASIER

It is now easier than ever to pay cash bail, thanks to the Department of Correction’s new online bail payment site. With the site’s user-friendly interface, customers can pay bail remotely rather than having to travel to a Department of Corrections facility. The first payment made using the new system was from Texas, and the second was from Pennsylvania. The system is simple and straightforward. To pay bail, simply visit www.nyc.gov/doc/lookup to search the inmate database. A “Pay Bail” button will appear if the person is eligible for online bail payment. Multiple credit cards can be used to post bail, and multiple people can pay portions of the total bail amount.

The Department of Finance has significantly improved its outreach efforts to sureties – people who post bail – to ensure that they receive their refunds as quickly as possible. For more information about DOF’s bail services, visit www.nyc.gov/sheriff and click on “Cash Bail”.

ON SALE NOW: TAX RAPP 2018

Join us on October 9, 2018, for an informative day of panel discussions, presentations, and insights from leading tax professionals and top government officials at TaxRAPP 2018. The event kicks off with a full breakfast and a special welcome from New York City Department of Finance Commissioner, Jacques Jiha. TaxRAPP begins at 7:30 a.m. and will be held at the New York Athletic Club.

Attendees will meet leading state and local experts and officials, including representatives from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, DOF’s Business Tax Services team, and the New York City Office of the Taxpayer Advocate. Our distinguished panelists will discuss federal tax reform and other New York City and state tax issues.

Click here to register for TaxRAPP 2018!

WE’RE AVAILABLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA, TOO!

To better communicate and engage with our customers, the New York City Department of Finance offers multiple channels to access our information. You may send us mail, visit any of our five business centers (one in each borough), access our mobile apps, as well as visit and connect with us on our social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Please follow us and let us know if you have questions!