Tax Clearance Certificate

The Department of Finance (DOF) provides tax clearance certificates.

As of March 28, 2024, general vendor and food vendor applicants no longer need to provide a tax clearance letter from DOF in order to get a license or permit from:

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection

Online

Learn more about tax clearance certificates.

By Phone

Agency: Department of Finance
Division: Payment Operations Vendor Tax Clearance Unit
Phone Number: (212) 440-5300
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

DOF certifies that taxi and limousine companies are current with their New York City business taxes when they apply for licenses or renewals. This is called a tax clearance.

If you own a taxi or limousine company and the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) informs you that they need a clearance letter, you can request it by contacting DOF.

Agency: Department of Finance
Division: Payment Operations Vendor Tax Clearance Unit
Phone Number: (212) 440-5300
Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM