New York SBDC Research Network

From Suzanne Reusch, Taxpayer Service Specialist The overall goal of the NYS Tax Department is for all taxpayers to voluntarily pay the correct amount of tax, at the right time. The New York State Tax Department will partner with New York’s businesses to help them comply with their tax responsibilities in the easiest and most efficient way. The New York State Tax Department features a growing list of electronic services that promote self-service, making it easier for customers to conduct business with the department at their convenience. Online Services with NYS Tax Recommend that all businesses sign up for subscription services to: • Obtain new postings of Tax specific technical guidance documents • Receive press releases and News • Each business should create an online service account: • File and pay taxes (sales tax mandated) • Respond to department notices • Change your business address/phone number • Sign up for E-mail alerts to receive account email alerts abou

We've written occasionally about Melissa Data's website before. There is a wealth of data available. Instead of me listing the highlights for you, below is a list of information that is provided by the site. I've broken it down by the level of geography by which data can be found. With respect to providing research for our clients, I find the links for home sales, nonprofit organizations, business credit reports, and income tax returns especially useful. General U.S. Addresses - Verify & correct any U.S. address. Canadian Addresses - Look up & correct Canadian addresses. Carrier Routes Radius - Displays the Carrier Routes in a radius around a given street address. People Finder - Locate anyone anywhere with public records. Business Credit Report - Comprehensive financials and credit risk facts. Easy-to-read format. By ZIP Code Home Sales - Get the monthly home sales and selling price by ZIP Code. Income Tax Statistics - Income statistics by ZIP Code. House Numbers