When the State Liquor Authority issues a new alcohol license, it notifies the NYC Department of Finance (DOF). DOF then bills the address listed on the license. A new bill or return will be sent each year.
The return is considered filed when payment is made.
Online
You can file and pay the tax through Business Tax e-Services.
You can pay by:
- Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) withdrawn directly from your bank
- E-check
- Credit card (American Express, Master Card, VISA, and Discover)
- Debit card (VISA and Master Card debit cards that don’t require the entry of a PIN number to complete a transaction)
There is a 2% convenience fee for paying by credit or debit card. There is no convenience fee for paying by EFT or e-check.
To pay online, you will need the notice number from your bill (first 13 digits) plus the billing zip code.
If there is a debit block on the bank account and you wish to pay online or by using software, the number needed to release the block is 6136400434.
Access Business Tax e-Services.
By Mail
To pay by mail, follow the instructions on the notice and mail your payment along with the detached voucher.
Returns should be mailed to:
NYC Bill Payment Processing Center
711 Executive Boulevard, Suite H
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
Payments should be mailed to:
NYC Payment Processing Center
711 Executive Boulevard, Suite H
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
