Payments can be made by check/money order ONLY.
- Make checks/money orders payable to:
Andy Wittman, Receiver of Taxes. - Mail payments to:
40 Nassau Avenue, Islip NY 11751.
Envelopes must be postmarked by the due dates of January 10th for the first half of your taxes and by May 31st for the second half of your taxes. (NYS RPTL Title 3, Sec. 925, #1a). Please refer to chart below for penalty schedule.
| TAXES SUBMITTED | LATE PENALTY |
|---|---|
| December 1st – January 10th | No Penalty |
| After January 10th | 1% Penalty |
| After February 10th | 2% Penalty |
| After March 10th | 3% Penalty |
| After April 10th | 4% Penalty |
| May 11th to May 31st | 5% Penalty |
Important information when paying by mail:
- Always include a daytime phone number and item number on your check.
- NO METERED POSTAGE is acceptable proof of on-time payment. (NYS RPTL Title 3, Sec. 925, #4)
- No vending machine or online postage will be accepted without a USPS postmark. (NYS RPTL Title 3, Sec. 925, #4)
- Using a online stamp site or vending machine stamp will not guarantee an official USPS Postmark on an envelope. (NYS RPTL Title 3, Sec. 925, #4)
