Need something else?
- Visit the Legal Assistance page for:
- Power of Attorney not related to DOF business tax matters
- Legal referral services
- Answers to questions about the law and courts
The Department of Finance (DOF) requires a Power of Attorney (POA) if someone, such as a lawyer or accountant, is seeking information or filing something on behalf of a business or other entity. A POA is also required if you want to grant someone else the authorization to request copies of filed business tax returns or discuss a case with DOF.
For example, a lawyer or accountant might need POA.
Taxpayers may complete a POA-1 Form for:
- Business taxes
- Excise taxes
For all other DOF matters, a POA-2 should be completed.
These include:
- Property tax payment agreements
- Parking matters
Download the POA-1 Form.
Download the POA-2 Form.
The Department of Finance (DOF) only handles Power of Attorney questions related to DOF business tax matters. DOF cannot answer any questions about New York State statutory forms.
