NEWSWIRE

Recent metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax changes Recent law changes will reduce or eliminate the MCTMT for many small businesses and sole proprietors. See if your business qualifies.

New York State tax preparer registration Register online for the 2012 calendar year.

Do your clients owe back taxes? Our Voluntary Disclosure program allows eligible taxpayers to avoid penalties and possible criminal charges if they satisfy their tax obligations.

Have each of your clients signed E-ZRep Form TR-2000? A signed E-ZRep TR-2000 allows you to access and receive confidential information about a client and conduct transactions on their behalf through your Tax Professional Online Services account.

New reporting requirements Learn about requirements for entities making payments to merchants as reimbursement for credit and debit card transactions.

Clothing and footwear sales tax exemption increased to prior level Starting April 1, certain clothing and footwear is exempt from New York sales tax, and in certain cities and counties too.Read more.

Lowest income tax rates in 58 years New personal income tax rates in New York State began January 1, 2012.

Consumer Bill of Rights regarding tax preparers Most tax preparers act within the law and treat their clients fairly, but there are some that don’t. The Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers describes your rights and tells you how to protect yourself from unfair practices.

File your income tax return by April 17

• Learn about the income tax e-file requirement.
• Use Free File or e-File like most taxpayers.
• Get free help preparing your income tax return at a VITA location.
• Get your refund safely and quickly with a debit card or direct deposit.
• Understand how the Marriage Equality Act applies to taxes administered by this department.
• Request an extension.
• View your 1099-G information.